Comparing Fractions with Models

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2, where the top number is the part and the bottom number is the whole.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can use models, find a common denominator, or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean if one fraction is greater than another?

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If one fraction is greater than another, it means that it represents a larger part of the whole.

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What does it mean if one fraction is less than another?

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If one fraction is less than another, it means that it represents a smaller part of the whole.

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What is a visual model for fractions?

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A visual model for fractions can be a pie chart, bar model, or number line that shows how fractions are represented.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be equivalent?

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

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 if the numerator is larger than the denominator, like 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.