Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up a whole.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

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

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How can you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How can you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

Back

When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What is the relationship between 2/6 and 1/3?

Back

2/6 is equal to 1/3.

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Which fraction is greater: 1/8 or 3/8?

Back

3/8 is greater than 1/8.

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What is an example of equivalent fractions?

Back

1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3: 2/6, 2/12, or 3/9?

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2/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3.