9.2 - Compare Fractions with Common Denominators

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What does it mean to compare fractions with common denominators?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you can compare them by looking at their numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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What is the rule for comparing fractions with the same denominator?

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If the denominators are the same, the alligator eats the greatest numerator.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that two fractions are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to show that two fractions are equal.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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