Comparing Fractions and Equivalent Fraction

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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 is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.