Equivalent and Simplifying 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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What is the equivalent fraction for 2/3?

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The equivalent fraction for 2/3 is 4/6.

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What operation do you perform to simplify a fraction?

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You divide the numerator and denominator by the same number to put the fraction in simplest form.

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What is the term for the number on the bottom of a fraction?

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The number on the bottom of a fraction is called the denominator.

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What number would you divide your numerator and denominator by when simplifying the fraction 6/9?

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You would divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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If a fraction is 8/12, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions have the same value but different numerators and denominators.