Compare 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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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to have a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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If 3/4 = 9/12, what can we say about these fractions?

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They are equivalent fractions.

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 if its numerator is greater than its denominator.