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 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 with a denominator of 6?

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The equivalent fraction is 3/6.

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Is 2/4 equivalent to 1/2?

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Yes, 2/4 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the process to find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/5 with a numerator of 12?

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The equivalent fraction is 12/20.

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Are the fractions 6/8 and 3/4 equivalent?

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Yes, 6/8 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/10?

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The equivalent fraction is 2/5.

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If a fraction is multiplied by 1, is it still equivalent?

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Yes, multiplying a fraction by 1 (in the form of a fraction, such as 2/2) does not change its value.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/15?

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The equivalent fraction is 1/3.