Comparing and Equivalent Fractions

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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 it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 we have.

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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 can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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Is 2/4 equivalent to 4/8?

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Yes, 2/4 is equivalent to 4/8 because both represent the same part of a whole.

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

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3/6 is greater than 1/6.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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If you have 1/8 and 3/8, which is smaller?

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1/8 is smaller than 3/8.