Comparing Fractions Word Problems (3.3H)

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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?

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

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different.

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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.

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How can you tell if one fraction is greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with a common denominator.

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What is the fraction 2/4 equivalent to?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the fraction 3/6 equivalent to?

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3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If 6/8 is greater than 4/6, what does that mean?

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It means that when comparing the two fractions, 6/8 represents a larger part of a whole than 4/6.