Chapter 5 (Compare 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 for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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, then compare the numerators.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct factors: 1 and itself.

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How do you find the equivalent fraction of 1/4 with a denominator of 12?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator of 1/4 by 3 to get 3/12.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of all of them.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.