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 numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5

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What fraction of the rectangle is blue if 1/3 of it is colored?

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1/3

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Find one equivalent fraction for 3/4 using a number line.

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6/8

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Which fraction has the greatest value: 3/4, 7/8, 1/2, or 1/4?

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7/8

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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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 the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be greater than or less than each other?

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It means to determine which fraction represents a larger or smaller part of a whole.