Equivalent Fractions 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 value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form. You can also use benchmarks like 1/2 to help determine which fraction is larger.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a common fraction used as a reference point to compare other fractions. Examples include 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

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6/12 is an equivalent fraction of 3/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction of 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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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 of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the fraction 4/8 in simplest form?

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4/8 in simplest form is 1/2.

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If 1/3 is compared to 2/5, which is greater?

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2/5 is greater than 1/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2