Comparing Fractions

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By looking at the numerators; the larger numerator means the larger fraction.

By adding the fractions together and comparing the sums.

By multiplying the denominators and comparing the products.

By converting them to decimals and comparing the values.

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same numerator and denominator.

Two fractions are equivalent if they can be added to make a whole number.

Two fractions are equivalent if they are both greater than one.

4/5 is greater than 4/6.

4/5 is less than 4/6.

4/5 is equal to 4/6.

4/5 is greater than or equal to 4/6.

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By finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

By adding the fractions together.

By multiplying the denominators and comparing the numerators.

By ignoring the denominators and comparing the numerators.

Compare the denominators: 8 and 8

Compare the numerators: 3 and 4

Convert to decimals: 0.375 and 0.5

Add the fractions: 3/8 + 4/8

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

A fraction is a whole number divided by another whole number.

A fraction is a decimal number that represents a part of a whole.

A fraction is a percentage expressed as a ratio.