Comparing Fractions with 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 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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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many 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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Example: Compare 1/4 and 1/6. Which is larger?

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1/4 is larger than 1/6 because they have the same numerator (1) and 4 is less than 6.

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Example: Compare 3/5 and 3/8. Which is larger?

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3/5 is larger than 3/8 because they have the same numerator (3) and 5 is less than 8.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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Example: What are equivalent fractions for 1/2?

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Equivalent fractions for 1/2 include 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.