Comparing Fractions with 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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and 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 one with the smaller denominator is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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If you have 4/5 and 4/6, which is greater?

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4/5 is greater than 4/6.

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If you have 3/4 and 3/5, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 3/5.

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How do you write that 4/5 is greater than 4/6 using symbols?

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4/5 > 4/6.