Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare two fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

Compare 3/4 and 1/2. Which is greater?

Back

3/4 > 1/2.

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Which is greater: 1/5 or 1/3?

Back

1/3 is greater than 1/5.

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Brandi ate 2/8 of a bag of Doritos on Monday. What fraction is this equivalent to?

Back

2/8 is equivalent to 1/4.

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Brandi ate 7/8 of a bag of Doritos on Tuesday. How does this compare to 3/4?

Back

7/8 is greater than 3/4.

Front

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 6/8?

Back

3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent.

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What is the result of comparing 2/3 and 8/10?

Back

2/3 < 8/10.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to compare or add them.