U6L7: Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you compare fractions using benchmarks?

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You can compare fractions by using benchmarks like 0, 1/2, and 1 to see where the fractions fall relative to these values.

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What is the benchmark for 1/2?

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1/2 is a common benchmark used to compare fractions, helping to determine if a fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2.

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Is 4/8 equal to 1/2?

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

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you find the shaded fraction of a shape?

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To find the shaded fraction, count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts in the shape.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 5 out of 6 parts are colored?

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5/6 of the circle is shaded.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than 1/2?

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A fraction is less than 1/2 if its value is smaller than half of a whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1/2?

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A fraction is greater than 1/2 if its value is larger than half of a whole.