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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of 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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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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Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or use cross-multiplication.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4, 4/8, and 3/6 are all equivalent to 1/2.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/4?

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3/4 is greater than 2/4.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1?

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5/5 and 10/10 are equivalent to 1.

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If Paige rode 4/6 mile and Megan rode 1/3 mile, who rode further?

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Paige rode further; 4/6 is greater than 1/3.

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