Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean for a fraction to be 'more than half'?

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A fraction is 'more than half' if its value is greater than 0.5 or if the numerator is greater than half of the denominator.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be 'less than half'?

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A fraction is 'less than half' if its value is less than 0.5 or if the numerator is less than half of the denominator.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be 'equal to half'?

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A fraction is 'equal to half' if its value is exactly 0.5 or if the numerator is equal to half of the denominator.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator, convert them to equivalent fractions, and then compare the numerators.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison or addition.

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How can you determine if a fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to another fraction?

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You can cross-multiply the fractions and compare the products. If the product of the first fraction's numerator and the second fraction's denominator is greater, the first fraction is greater.