Equivalent Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents 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 denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same is equivalent to 1, such as 5/5 or 10/10.

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What is the process of converting a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?

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To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number that will give the desired denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; the numerator is divided by the denominator. For example, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.