Comparing 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 (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many 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 fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What is the relationship between the size of the denominator and the size of the fraction?

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A larger denominator means the whole is divided into more parts, making each part smaller.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is larger?

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Compare the denominators: the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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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.

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