Compare Fractions

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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 in a whole.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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You compare the numerators. 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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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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Which is larger: 1/3 or 1/6?

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1/3 is larger than 1/6.

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Which symbol is used 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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Who worked longer: Cathy (1/4 hour) or Carson (1/6 hour)?

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Cathy worked longer than Carson.

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Who ate more pizza: Veronica (1/8 pizza) or Justine (1/3 pizza)?

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Justine ate more pizza than Veronica.