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?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 6/12.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4?

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Some equivalent fractions of 3/4 are 6/8, 9/12, and 12/16.

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If a fraction is 4/5, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction of 4/5 is 8/10.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and multiplication?

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Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number.

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Can you give an example of finding an equivalent fraction for 2/5?

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An equivalent fraction for 2/5 is 6/15, found by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 3.

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What is the importance of understanding equivalent fractions?

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Understanding equivalent fractions is important for simplifying fractions, comparing fractions, and performing operations with fractions.

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How can you 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 the equivalent fraction of 6/15?

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An equivalent fraction of 6/15 is 2/5, found by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3.