Comparing Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal. This can be done by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you want to compare. This allows you to rewrite the fractions with the same denominator.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What does it mean when two fractions are equivalent?

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How can you tell if a fraction is less than another?

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A fraction is less than another if its value is smaller when both fractions are expressed with a common denominator or as decimals.

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What is the fraction comparison rule?

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The fraction comparison rule states that if two fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater. If they have different denominators, convert them to a common denominator.

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