Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can tell if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying. If the cross products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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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 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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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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What is 2/5 equivalent to?

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2/5 is equivalent to 4/10.

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If you have 3/6, what is it equivalent to?

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3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How can you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can compare fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator or converting them to equivalent fractions.