Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 the first step to find a common denominator?

Back

List the multiples of each denominator and find the least common multiple (LCM).

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Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 3/6?

Back

1/2 is equal to 3/6; they are equivalent.

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than 1/2?

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If the numerator is greater than half of the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1/2.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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If 2/5 and 4/5 are compared, which is greater?

Back

4/5 is greater than 2/5.

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What does the fraction 4/6 simplify to?

Back

4/6 simplifies to 2/3.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.