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 it mean to compare fractions?

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To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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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 with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, 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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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does 'greater than' mean in comparing fractions?

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'Greater than' means that one fraction has a larger value than another fraction.

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What does 'less than' mean in comparing fractions?

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'Less than' means that one fraction has a smaller value than another fraction.

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What does 'equal to' mean in comparing fractions?

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'Equal to' means that two fractions represent the same value.

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If you have 1/2 and 3/4, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.