Fraction Equivalence and Comparison

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What does equivalent mean?

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Two different fractions that have the same value.

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True or False: 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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True

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What is a fraction?

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A part of a whole, represented as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The bottom number that represents the total number of equal parts.

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Are 1/3 and 2/6 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent because they represent the same value.

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How do you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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If you have 3/4 and 2/3, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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