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 fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare 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, used to compare or add fractions.

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What is the greater than symbol (>) used for?

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The greater than symbol (>) is used to show that one number or fraction is larger than another.

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What is the less than symbol (<) used for?

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The less than symbol (<) is used to show that one number or fraction is smaller than another.

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What is the equal sign (=) used for?

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The equal sign (=) indicates that two values are the same.

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If 1/2 is compared to 2/4, what is the relationship?

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1/2 = 2/4 (they are equivalent).

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How can you visualize fractions on a number line?

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Fractions can be represented on a number line by marking points that correspond to their values, showing their relative positions.