Compare Fractions with the Same Numerator

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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 the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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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 part of a whole, shown by the symbol '='.

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How do you find which fraction is larger when they have the same numerator?

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Look at the denominators; the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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