equivalent fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions?

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In equivalent fractions, the ratio of the numerator to the denominator remains constant.

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Give an example of two equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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 greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 1/2?

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2/3 is NOT equivalent to 1/2.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the fractions; if the products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.