Comparing Fractions with like Numerators (3.3H)

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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 (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with like numerators?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What is the first step in comparing two fractions?

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Check if the fractions have the same numerator or denominator.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is larger?

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The fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you determine which is larger?

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The fraction with the larger numerator is larger.

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What is an example of two fractions with like numerators?

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