Comparing Fractions on a Number Line

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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 numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal by analyzing their values.

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How can fractions be represented on a number line?

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Fractions can be plotted on a number line by dividing the segments between whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions being compared.

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What is the process to compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

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Which fraction is greater: 5/6 or 2/3?

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5/6 is greater than 2/3.

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Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 5/6?

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5/6 is greater than 3/4.

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Which fraction is greater: 5/8 or 2/5?

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5/8 is greater than 2/5.