Equivalent Fractions & Comparing Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator or convert them to equivalent fractions.

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What is 4/6 equivalent to?

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2/3.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza.

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What is the simplest form of 6/8?

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3/4.

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Which is greater: 1/3 or 2/5?

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2/5 is greater than 1/3.

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What is the fraction represented by 5 stars out of 10?

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5/10 or 1/2.