Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you 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 you want to compare.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions being compared.

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If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you compare them?

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If two fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How can you create an equivalent fraction?

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To create an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 4/8?

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2/4 and 4/8 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and compare by reducing them to their simplest form.