Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator

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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 denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, meaning their numerators and denominators are proportional.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.