Compare Fractions

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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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What symbols are used to compare fractions?

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The symbols used are > (greater than), < (less than), and = (equal to).

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How do you determine which fraction is larger?

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To determine which fraction is larger, compare their numerators and denominators or convert them to a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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If you have 1/3 and 1/6, which is larger?

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1/3 is larger than 1/6.

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How can you visualize fractions?

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Fractions can be visualized using pie charts or number lines to show their relative sizes.

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Justine ate more pizza than Veronica.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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To convert fractions to a common denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factors to make the denominators the same.

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