Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and 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 involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To determine if one fraction is greater, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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, allowing for easy comparison.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the fraction 1/2 in decimal form?

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0.5

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How do you compare 1/3 and 1/5?

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1/3 is greater than 1/5 because when converted to decimals, 1/3 = 0.33 and 1/5 = 0.20.

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Which is greater: 2/10 or 2/8?

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2/8 is greater than 2/10 because 2/8 simplifies to 1/4 (0.25) and 2/10 simplifies to 1/5 (0.20).

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What is the relationship between 3/4 and 1/2?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2 because 3/4 = 0.75 and 1/2 = 0.50.

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If a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of an ingredient, how does it compare to 1/4 cup?

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1/2 cup is greater than 1/4 cup.