Equivalent and Comparing Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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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. This can be done by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value when simplified or if they represent the same amount of shaded area in a visual representation.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is used to compare or add fractions.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.