6 Compare and Order Fractions

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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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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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.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 3/5?

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3/5 is larger than 1/2.

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Which fraction is less than 1/4: 1/5 or 1/3?

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1/5 is less than 1/4.

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What is the smallest fraction among 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2?

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1/8 is the smallest fraction.

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How can you find a fraction that is equivalent to 1/4?

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You can multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, like 2, to get 2/8.