Equivalent, Comparing, and Ordering 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 part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the first step to ordering fractions?

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The first step to ordering fractions is to compare their values, which can be done by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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If two fractions are not equivalent, it means they represent different amounts or parts of a whole. For example, 1/4 is not equivalent to 1/2.

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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 fraction 2/3 in terms of equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions for 2/3 include 4/6, 6/9, and 8/12.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered, while the denominator is the bottom number that represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 4/8, divide both by 4 to get 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 6/6.