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 with a denominator of 4?

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The equivalent fraction is 2/4.

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If 3/4 = ?/16, what is the missing numerator?

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The missing numerator is 12, so 3/4 = 12/16.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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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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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if their cross products are equal (e.g., for a/b and c/d, if a*d = b*c).

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What is the fraction of a whole represented by 3 out of 9?

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The fraction is 1/3, as 3 out of 9 simplifies to 1 out of 3.

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What is the importance of equivalent fractions in real-life applications?

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Equivalent fractions are important in real-life applications such as cooking, budgeting, and measuring, where different representations of the same quantity are needed.

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?

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To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number that will give you the desired denominator.