Comparing Fractions - 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.

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If you have 4/5 and 4/6, which is greater?

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4/5 is greater than 4/6 because they have the same numerator and 5 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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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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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, shown by the symbol '='.

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Compare the fractions 3/4 and 3/5. Which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 3/5 because they have the same numerator and 4 is smaller than 5.

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If 2/3 and 2/4 are compared, which is less?

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2/4 is less than 2/3 because they have the same numerator and 4 is larger than 3.