Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You compare the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 3/4.

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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11/4 = 2 3/4.

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Which symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

Back

> (greater than) symbol.

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Which symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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< (less than) symbol.