Comparing Fractions with like Numerators (3.3H)

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with like numerators?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fractions?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It shows that the fraction on the left is larger than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fractions?

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'<'' means 'less than'. It shows that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.

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