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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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, 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 or convert them to decimal form.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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You can determine if one fraction is greater by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is the process to find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions being compared.

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Compare 3/4 and 1/2: Which is greater?

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3/4 > 1/2.

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Which fraction is less than 2/3? 1/3, 1/2, or 3/3?

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1/2 is less than 2/3.

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Compare 1/3 and 1/5: Which is greater?

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1/3 > 1/5.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/4?

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3/4 is greater than 2/4.