Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

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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 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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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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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you can compare them by looking at their numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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Which is greater: 3/6 or 5/6?

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5/6 is greater than 3/6.

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Which is smaller: 1/4 or 3/4?

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1/4 is smaller than 3/4.

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

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We use the '<' symbol.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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We use the '>' symbol.

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What symbol do we use to show that two fractions are equal?

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We use the '=' symbol.

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If 2/8 and 5/8 are compared, which is smaller?

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2/8 is smaller than 5/8.