Benchmark Fractions & Comparing/Ordering Fractions

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is easy to understand and use for estimating other fractions. Common benchmark fractions include 0, 1/2, and 1.

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How do you estimate a fraction like 6/14?

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To estimate 6/14, you can round it to the nearest benchmark fraction. Since 6 is close to 7, and 14 is close to 14, you can estimate it as 1/2.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1 because it represents the whole divided into equal parts.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimal form.

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What is the value of 3/4 compared to 1/2?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2 because 3/4 represents three parts out of four, while 1/2 represents one part out of two.

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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 do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to have a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is the fraction represented by a whole?

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The fraction represented by a whole is 1, which can be shown as 1/1.

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