Equivalent fractions have the same value.
3/4 is equivalent to 6/8
Similar fractions have the same denominator.
3/5 is similar to 4/5
Dissimilar fractions have different denominators.
4/7 is dissimilar to 11/16
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You can compare similar fractions by looking at their numerators. You can compare dissimilar fractions by converting them to similar fractions and looking at their numerators. You can convert a dissimilar fraction to a similar fraction by finding the least common denominator.
Dissimilar fractions are not equivalent as for example 1/2 is the same as 2/4 but 3/5 and 2/7 are dissimilar fractions
Dissimilar fractions have different denominators.
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