Comparing and Equivalent Fractions

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What are fractions?

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Fractions represent a part of a whole. They consist 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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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator, using number lines, or converting them to decimals.

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What is a numerator?

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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 a denominator?

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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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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than another fraction?

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A fraction is greater than another if it represents a larger part of the whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than another fraction?

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A fraction is less than another if it represents a smaller part of the whole.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same amount.

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What is the fraction 4/6 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of 4/6 is 2/3.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.