Compare 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 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 different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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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How can you tell which fraction is larger?

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A fraction is larger if its numerator is larger when both fractions have the same denominator.

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What is the fraction 1/4 equivalent to?

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1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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If Bell ate 1/4 of a pie and Susan ate 2/8 of a pie, who ate less?

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They ate the same amount.

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Which is larger: 1/3 or 1/6?

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1/3 is larger than 1/6.

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If Veronica ate 1/8 of a pizza and Justine ate 1/3 of a pizza, who ate more?

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Justine ate more.