Comparing 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents 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 in 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 fractions have the same denominator, compare 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, then compare the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/4.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to compare two values.