comparing 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). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they both represent the same amount.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger value is greater.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How can you tell which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 3/4?

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3/4 is larger than 1/4 because it represents more parts of the whole.

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What is the fraction that represents half of a whole?

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The fraction that represents half of a whole is 1/2.

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If you have 2/8 of a pizza, how much is that in simplest form?

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2/8 can be simplified to 1/4.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2 gives you 2/4.

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What does it mean when fractions have the same denominator?

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Fractions with the same denominator can be easily compared because they are divided into the same number of parts.