Equivalent and Comparing Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/5?

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4/10

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Simplify the fraction 10/15.

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2/3

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Create an equivalent fraction of 5/8 with a denominator of 16.

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10/16

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Compare the fractions 2/3 and 4/6. Are they equivalent?

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Yes, 2/3 is equivalent to 4/6.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 7/10?

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14/20

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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How can you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can compare fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator or converting them to equivalent fractions.

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What is a visual model for equivalent fractions?

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A visual model can be a pie chart or a bar model that shows how two fractions can represent the same amount.