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 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 do you 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 greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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How can 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 yield the desired denominator.

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What is the process to check if two fractions are equivalent?

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To check if two fractions are equivalent, cross-multiply and see if the products are equal.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.