Comparing Fractions w/ same Numerator, different denominator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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

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How do you compare 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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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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We use the symbol '<' to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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We use the symbol '>' to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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If you have 3/8 and 4/8, which is greater?

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4/8 is greater than 3/8.

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If you have 5/6 and 5/8, which is greater?

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5/6 is greater than 5/8 because they have the same numerator and 6 is smaller than 8.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, for example, 2/4 = 1/2.