Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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Is 3/4 greater than, less than, or equal to 6/8?

Back

3/4 is equal to 6/8.

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What is the relationship between 3/6 and 1/6?

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3/6 is greater than 1/6.

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What is the relationship between 3/6 and 5/6?

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3/6 is less than 5/6.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

Back

5/6 represents the shaded area.

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If a shape is completely shaded, what fraction represents it?

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6/6 represents a completely shaded shape.