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 numerator and denominator may be different.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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Any fraction that can be formed by multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/2 by the same number, such as 2/4, 3/6, or 10/20.

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If 3/5 of a book is read, what is an equivalent fraction for 3/5?

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An equivalent fraction for 3/5 is 18/30, as both represent the same portion of the whole.

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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Fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you convert 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 you the desired denominator.

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What is the importance of understanding equivalent fractions?

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Understanding equivalent fractions is important for comparing fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, and solving real-world problems involving fractions.

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Can you give an example of equivalent fractions?

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Yes, examples of equivalent fractions include 1/2 and 2/4, or 3/6 and 1/2.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and visual representations?

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Visual representations, such as pie charts or bar models, can help illustrate that equivalent fractions occupy the same amount of space or area.

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What is the process to fill in a missing number to form an equivalent fraction?

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To fill in a missing number, set up a proportion using the known equivalent fractions and solve for the unknown value.