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 is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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 do you compare two fractions?

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

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Which is greater: 5/6 or 4/6?

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5/6 is greater than 4/6.

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What is the fraction of brown birds if there are 2 brown birds out of 6 total birds?

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The fraction of brown birds is 2/6.

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What is the fraction 1/2 in terms of sixths?

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1/2 is equivalent to 3/6.