Example · Elementary
Terms
| Term | This example | Why |
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| fraction |
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$\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{4}$ are two different fractions.
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| rational number |
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$\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{4}$ represent the same rational number.
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| equal |
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$\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{4}$ are equal, because they are the same number, written differently.
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| equivalent |
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Distinctions using this example
- Types of sameness: In school, $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{4}$ are called “equivalent fractions,” because the fractions are written differently.
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