Comparing Fractions with like Numerators (3.3H)

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What is a fraction?

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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. This is done by looking at the numerators and denominators.

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What are like numerators?

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How do you compare fractions with like numerators?

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To compare fractions with like numerators, look at the denominators. The fraction with the smaller denominator is the larger fraction.

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What is the rule for comparing fractions with like numerators?

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The rule is: If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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