Compare Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, like 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can look at their numerators and denominators or convert them to have a common denominator.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'is greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'is less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'is equal to'.

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If 1/2 and 1/3 are compared, which is greater?

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1/2 is greater than 1/3.

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If 1/4 and 1/2 are compared, which is less?

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1/4 is less than 1/2.

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What is the unit fraction for 1/5?

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The unit fraction for 1/5 is 1/5 itself.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, like 2/4 and 1/2.

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What is the unit fraction represented by a whole?

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The unit fraction represented by a whole is 1.