Comparing and Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or point on the number line, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to equivalent fractions to compare their values.

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

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1/2 is greater than 1/3 because halves are larger pieces than thirds.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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It means they represent the same amount or value, even if they look different.

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How can you tell if fractions are equivalent using a number line?

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If two fractions land on the same point on the number line, they are equivalent.

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What is a fraction?

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A way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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If 6/8 is greater than 4/6, what can you say about their values?

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6/8 is larger than 4/6.

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What is the relationship between 1/4 and 1/2?

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1/4 is less than 1/2 because quarters are smaller pieces than halves.

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