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 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 the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by cross-multiplying their numerators and denominators.

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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, even if they look different.

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What is cross multiplication?

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Cross multiplication is a method used to compare two fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

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If 1/2 and 5/10 are compared, what is the result?

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1/2 = 5/10, they are equal.

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Which fraction is less: 1/4 or 2/7?

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1/4 < 2/7, meaning 1/4 is less than 2/7.

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What is the least fraction among 1/2, 1/4, and 1/3?

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1/4 is the least fraction among them.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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