Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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

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If the fraction has a larger numerator with the same denominator, or if it is closer to 1 when compared to another fraction.

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What is an example of an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An example of an equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.

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Compare 3/4 and 2/3. Which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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What is the first step to compare 5/10 and 2/7?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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 value, such as 1/2 = 2/4.