Equivalent Fractions:
- Definition: Fractions that represent the same value or portion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.
- How to Find: Multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example,
.
Comparing Fractions:
- Same Denominator: Compare the numerators directly; the larger numerator represents the larger fraction.
- Different Denominators: Convert fractions to have a common denominator or convert to decimals. For example, compare
and
by converting to
and
;
is larger.
