Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole, even though they may have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if you can simplify them to the same fraction or if you can cross-multiply and get the same product.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Any fraction that simplifies to 1/2, such as 2/4, 3/6, or 4/8.

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What is the process to find an equivalent fraction?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 4/4?

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2/2, since both represent the same whole.

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What fraction of a circle is represented by 2/8?

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It represents 1/4 of the circle, as 2/8 simplifies to 1/4.

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Which fractions are equivalent to 3/6?

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1/2, 2/4, and 6/12 are all equivalent to 3/6.

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What is the importance of understanding equivalent fractions?

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Understanding equivalent fractions is crucial for adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an example of a fraction that is NOT equivalent to 1/2?

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2/3 is not equivalent to 1/2.

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