Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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. It shows 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. It shows how many 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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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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The first step is to find a common denominator or convert both fractions to decimals.