Equivalent Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A number that names equal parts of a whole.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The number above the fraction bar.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The number below the fraction bar.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Two or more fractions that name the same part of a whole or the same point on a number line.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 4/8?

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You can simplify it to 1/2 or find other equivalent fractions like 2/4 or 8/16.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 2/6?

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You can simplify it to 1/3 or find other equivalent fractions like 4/12.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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They represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you create equivalent fractions?

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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 process of simplifying a fraction?

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Dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).