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 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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You compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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You can find 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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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can cross-multiply the fractions. If the cross products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.