Comparing Fractions 1

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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 the same denominator?

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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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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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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 symbol is used to indicate that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to indicate that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol is used to indicate that two fractions are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to indicate that two fractions are equal.