Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be 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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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.