3.2 Comparing Fractions with Same Numerator

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What is the top number in a fraction called?

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Numerator

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What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

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Denominator

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you compare them?

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You compare the denominators; the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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They represent the same value or amount.

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What is 1/4 compared to 1/6?

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1/4 is greater than 1/6.

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What is 3/5 compared to 3/8?

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3/5 is greater than 3/8.

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If you have 2/3 and 2/5, which is larger?

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2/3 is larger than 2/5.

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What is the fraction 5/5 equal to?

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1 (whole) or 100%.

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How do you find a fraction that is less than 1/2?

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Choose a fraction with a numerator less than half of its denominator.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A fraction with a numerator of 1, like 1/3 or 1/8.

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