Equivalent Fractions & Comparing Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Which fractions are equivalent? 1/4 and 2/8 or 1/3 and 2/6?

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1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions.

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What fraction is represented by the star? (Image of a star representing 3/8)

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3/8

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What fraction is represented by the star? (Image of a star representing 4/6)

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4/6

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the value of 2/3 + 1/3?

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The value is 1.

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What is the value of 3/4 - 1/4?

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The value is 1/2.

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Which is greater: 2/5 or 3/5?

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3/5 is greater than 2/5.