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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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You simplify a fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2 because both represent the same part of a whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is 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.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator.