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 do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can 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 of 1/2 when the denominator is 16?

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8 (because 1/2 = 8/16).

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What fraction of a shape is blue if 5 out of 8 parts are colored?

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5/8.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they simplify to the same fraction or if their cross products are equal.

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Are the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent because 2/4 simplifies to 1/2.

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What fraction of a circle is yellow if 2 out of 4 parts are colored?

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2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the process to 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 equivalent fraction of 3/4 when the numerator is 15?

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15/20 (because 3/4 = 15/20).

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

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5/8.