Comparing 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 to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare 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, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.

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How can you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Compare: 3/5 and 4/5. Which is greater?

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4/5 is greater than 3/5.

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Compare: 1/2 and 2/7. Which is greater?

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1/2 is greater than 2/7.

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Compare: 3/4 and 9/12. Are they equal?

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3/4 is equal to 9/12.