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 value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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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How can you tell which fraction is greater: 1/5 or 1/3?

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1/3 is greater than 1/5 because when both fractions are converted to a common denominator, 1/3 equals 3/15 and 1/5 equals 3/15.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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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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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the process to add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, simply add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.