Equivalent fractions 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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How do 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 positive integer that divides each of the integers without a remainder.

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Simplify the fraction 12/16.

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3/4

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What is the simplified form of 18/24?

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3/4

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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2: 2/4, 3/5, 4/8?

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2/4 and 4/8 are equivalent to 1/2.

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If a fraction is simplified to 1/5, what could be the original fraction?

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Any fraction that has a numerator and denominator that are both multiples of 1 and 5, such as 2/10, 3/15, or 4/20.

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What is the process to determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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To determine if two fractions are equivalent, cross-multiply and compare the products. If the products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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Is 5/8 an equivalent fraction to 10/16?

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Yes, 5/8 is equivalent to 10/16.

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What is the simplified form of 30/45?

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2/3