Comparing 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 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 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 decimal form.

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Which is greater: 2/3 or 2/8?

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2/3 is greater than 2/8.

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How can you tell if one fraction is larger than another?

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You can tell by finding a common denominator or converting to decimals.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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If Kelly swam 2/8 of a mile and Sasha swam 2/3 of a mile, who swam further?

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Sasha swam further.

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If Josh used 2/7 of his gasoline and Laura used 7/9, who used more?

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Laura used more gasoline.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1 (or 1/1).

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