Equivalent & Comparing Fractions Review

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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 may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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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. Then, you can see which fraction is larger or if they are equal.

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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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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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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is easy to understand and use for comparison, such as 1/2, 1/4, or 3/4.

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Which fraction is closer to 1: 3/12, 5/6, 2/7, or 8/15?

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5/6 is closest to 1.

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How can you visualize fractions?

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Fractions can be visualized using shapes, such as circles or rectangles, divided into equal parts. For example, a circle divided into 2 equal parts shows 1/2.

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If Otis walks 3/4 miles and Suzy walks 1/2 mile, who walks further?

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Otis walks further because 3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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What is the fraction 7/8 represented on a number line?

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7/8 is represented as a point that is very close to 1 on a number line, just one step away from 8/8.

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What is the importance of finding common denominators?

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Finding common denominators is important for adding or subtracting fractions, as it allows you to combine fractions with different denominators.