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Fractions with like denominators:
1. the larger the numerator, the greater is its value.
2. the smaller the numerator, the lesser is its value.
Examples.
3/5 > 2/5
1/4 < 2/4
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How do you compare improper fractions with larger numerators than denominators?
The same way as proper fractions. Make sure the denominators are the same. If they're not, convert them to equivalent fractions with similar denominators. Then you can see which numerator is greater.
How do you compare fractions without common denominators?
Make them into decimals. Make them into decimals.
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
What are characteristics of like fractions?
They have the same denominators
What do you notice about the denominator when subtracting like fractions?
By the definition of like fractions, the denominators are the same.
Explain how comparing fractions with like denominators differs from comparing fractions with unlike denominators?
Because when you compare fractions with the same denominators, you do not have to find the least common denominator (LCM or LCD).
How do you order fractions with unlike denominators?
You can convert them to equivalent fractions with like denominators, then simply compare the numerators.You might also convert each fraction to a decimal (divide the numerator by the denominator); then you can also compare them.
How do you compare improper fractions with larger numerators than denominators?
The same way as proper fractions. Make sure the denominators are the same. If they're not, convert them to equivalent fractions with similar denominators. Then you can see which numerator is greater.
What are the like fraction?
Like fractions are fractions with the same denominators.
Why would you want to rename fractions with the LCD?
Possible reasons: To add or subtract fractions, To compare fractions with different denominators.
When fractions have like denominators the larger the what the larger the fraction?
When you have fractions with like denominators, the larger is the one with the larger numerator.
What the difference between like and unlike fraction?
fractions having same denominators are like fractions & others are unlike fractions
How do you compare fractions without common denominators?
Make them into decimals. Make them into decimals.
How is adding like fractions and adding unlike fractions the same?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
When adding fractions with like denominators how do you convert?
When adding fractions with like denominators, add the numerators together and put the result over the denominator. Simplify if possible.
What way is subracting fractions with unlike denominators like adding fractions with unlike denominators?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.
