Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators. 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 or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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What does it mean for one fraction to be less than another?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more numbers.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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