Comparing 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 it mean to compare fractions?

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

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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What is the fraction 1/2 compared to 1/4?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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What is the fraction 3/4 compared to 2/4?

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3/4 is greater than 2/4.

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What is the fraction 2/3 compared to 4/6?

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2/3 is equal to 4/6.

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What is the fraction 1/5 compared to 1/4?

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1/5 is less than 1/4.

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What is the fraction 4/5 compared to 3/4?

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4/5 is greater than 3/4.