Comparing Fractions (with like numerators or denominators)

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What is a fraction?

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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 it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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What is a like denominator?

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Fractions with like denominators have the same bottom number.

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What is a like numerator?

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Fractions with like numerators have the same top number.

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How do you compare fractions with like denominators?

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When fractions have like denominators, compare the numerators. The larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with like numerators?

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When fractions have like numerators, compare the denominators. The smaller denominator indicates the larger fraction.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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If 1/4 and 1/3 are compared, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/4.