Equivalent Fractions 4th AC

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the 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 the 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 each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the relationship between the fractions 3/4 and 9/x?

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The fractions 3/4 and 9/x are equivalent when x equals 12.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 4/8?

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1/2 is equivalent to 4/8.

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How do you convert a fraction to its simplest form?

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To convert a fraction to its simplest form, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD.

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What is the significance of equivalent fractions in real-life applications?

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Equivalent fractions are important in real-life applications such as cooking, budgeting, and measuring, where different representations of the same quantity are needed.

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What do the fractions 10/16, 15/24, 20/32, 25/40, and 30/48 have in common?

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These fractions are all equivalent to 5/8.