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 in a whole.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the relationship between 3/4 and 3/5?

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3/4 is greater than 3/5.

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If Sara eats 3 out of 5 pieces of pizza, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

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Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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What is the shaded area fraction if 3 out of 12 parts are shaded?

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The shaded area fraction is 3/12.