Equivalent and Simplifying Fractions

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What do you call an equal fraction?

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Equivalent fraction

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has more than two factors.

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What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

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Denominator

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What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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How can you create an equivalent fraction?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used in fractions?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. It is used to find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) and how is it used in fractions?

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The greatest common factor is the largest factor that two or more numbers share. It is used to simplify fractions.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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By dividing the numerator by the denominator.