Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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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.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you tell if one fraction is greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with a common denominator.

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Find a common denominator for both fractions to make them easier to compare.

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