Comparing fractions 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 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 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 4/4 equivalent to?

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4/4 is equivalent to 1 (a whole).

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

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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Which symbol would you use to compare 3/4 and 2/4?

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You would use '>' because 3/4 is greater than 2/4.

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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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If you have 8/8, what does that represent?

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8/8 represents a whole (1).