equivalent fractions and comparing fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2, where the top number is the numerator (part) and the bottom number is the denominator (whole).

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What does equivalent fractions mean?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can look at the numerators and denominators, or convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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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 shows 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Is 1/4 equivalent to 2/8?

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Yes, 1/4 is equivalent to 2/8 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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Which is greater: 1/3 or 1/4?

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1/3 is greater than 1/4 because it represents a larger part of a whole.

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What fraction is equivalent to 3/6?

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1/2 is equivalent to 3/6 because they represent the same amount.

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If you have 2/5 of a pizza and eat 1/5, how much is left?

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You have 1/5 of the pizza left because 2/5 - 1/5 = 1/5.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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If two fractions are not equivalent, it means they represent different amounts or parts of a whole.