Comparing Fractions

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What should you look at first when comparing fractions?

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Denominator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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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 the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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Look at the numerators; the larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to have a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.