Comparing/Equivalent 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 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 the whole is divided into.

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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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How can you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How can you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

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

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1/2 = 2/4 (they are equivalent fractions).

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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What is the first step to compare 1/3 and 1/5?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert them to equivalent fractions.

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If 5/6 is compared to 6/6, which is greater?

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6/6 is greater than 5/6.