Compare and Equivalent 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a 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 part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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.

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What is the fraction 2/4 equivalent to?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 2/4?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent; they are equal.

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What is the fraction 3/6 equivalent to?

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3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How can we use fractions in cooking?

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Fractions are used in cooking to measure ingredients, like 1/2 cup of sugar or 3/4 teaspoon of salt.