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 do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you can compare them by looking at the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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

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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 the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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If Jayden ate 1/4 of a pie and T.J. ate 3/4, who ate more?

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T.J. ate more pie.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is an example of equivalent fractions?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.