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 equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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If 2/3 = ?/9, what is the missing numerator?

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The missing numerator is 6, so 2/3 = 6/9.

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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 denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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How can you visually represent equivalent fractions?

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You can use pie charts, bar models, or number lines to visually represent equivalent fractions.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/6?

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An equivalent fraction of 5/6 is 10/12.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; for example, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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