Equivalent Fractions

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What do we do to the bottom of a fraction, we do to the top?

Back

This means that if you multiply or divide the denominator (bottom) of a fraction by a number, you must do the same to the numerator (top) to keep the fraction equivalent.

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How can you visually identify equivalent fractions?

Back

Equivalent fractions can be identified by comparing the shaded areas in fraction models or pictures; if the shaded areas are the same, the fractions are equivalent.

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Why are the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 considered equivalent?

Back

They are equivalent because they represent the same portion of a whole, which can be seen by the same amount of space shaded in a visual representation.

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What operation is commonly used to find equivalent fractions?

Back

Multiplication is commonly used to find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

Back

Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5, is equivalent to 1.

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What is the definition of equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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If you have the fraction 3/6, what is one equivalent fraction?

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One equivalent fraction is 1/2, as both represent the same value.

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How can you create equivalent fractions from a given fraction?

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You can create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and division?

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When you divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, you create an equivalent fraction.

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Can you give an example of two fractions that are not equivalent?

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For example, 1/3 and 2/5 are not equivalent because they represent different portions of a whole.