GRADED Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you tell if one fraction is greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.

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What is the process to find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions being compared.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and indicates that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.