Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents 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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You 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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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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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.

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What is the fraction 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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Which is larger: 1/4 or 2/8?

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1/4 and 2/8 are equal.

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What is the process to add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.