Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator, convert them to equivalent fractions, or use benchmark fractions like 0, 1/2, and 1.

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is easy to understand and can be used to compare other fractions, such as 1/2.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1/2?

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If a fraction is greater than 1/2, it means that the part represented by the numerator is more than half of the whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than 1/2?

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If a fraction is less than 1/2, it means that the part represented by the numerator is less than half of the whole.

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What is the fraction 10/10 equal to?

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10/10 is equal to 1 whole.

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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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If 1/2 of Tommy's toy cars are red, what fraction represents the red cars?

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1/2 of Tommy's toy cars are red.

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If 1/4 of Tommy's toy cars are blue, what fraction represents the blue cars?

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1/4 of Tommy's toy cars are blue.