comparing fractions with models.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It 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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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How do you compare two fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by using models like fraction strips.

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What does it mean if one fraction is greater than another?

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It means that the part represented by the first fraction is larger than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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

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Using fraction strips, how can you tell which fraction is larger?

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You can see which fraction covers more length on the strip; the longer strip represents the larger fraction.

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If 1/3 is compared to 1/6, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/6.

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If 1/4 is compared to 1/2, which is greater?

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1/4 is less than 1/2.

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What is the relationship between 3/4 and 6/8?

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3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent fractions.

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