Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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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 the denominator in a fraction?

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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 two fractions?

Back

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

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/10?

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1/2 is larger than 1/10.

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

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1/3 is larger than 1/6.

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What is 5/5 equivalent to?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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If Cathy worked for 1/4 of an hour and Carson worked for 1/6 of an hour, who worked longer?

Back

Cathy worked longer than Carson.

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What does it mean to have a fraction greater than 1?

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A fraction greater than 1 means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.