Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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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 or compare their decimal values.

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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, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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Which is greater: 1/4 or 1/2?

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1/4 < 1/2 because 1/2 represents a larger part of a whole.

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Which is greater: 3/6 or 1/6?

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3/6 > 1/6 because 3/6 represents a larger part of a whole.

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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'.