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 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, you can find a common denominator or convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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If two fractions are equal, it means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different. For example, 1/2 = 2/4.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.