Fractions with the SAME Numerator

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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 is the top number in a fraction and represents 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 and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

Front

If you have 1/4 and 1/6, which is greater?

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1/4 is greater than 1/6 because 4 is smaller than 6.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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You use the 'greater than' symbol (>) to show that one fraction is larger.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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You use the 'less than' symbol (<) to show that one fraction is smaller.

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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, for example, 1/2 = 2/4.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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You can tell if two fractions are equal by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator tells how many parts we have, while the denominator tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.