Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator or Denominator

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is 3/6 compared to 5/6?

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3/6 < 5/6 because they have the same denominator and 5 is greater than 3.

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What is 1/3 compared to 1/4?

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1/3 > 1/4 because they have the same numerator and 3 is less than 4.

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What is 6/12 compared to 6/7?

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6/12 < 6/7 because they have the same numerator and 12 is greater than 7.

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What is 1/3 compared to 2/3?

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1/3 < 2/3 because they have the same denominator and 1 is less than 2.

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What is 4/5 compared to 4/6?

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4/5 > 4/6 because they have the same numerator and 5 is less than 6.