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 part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value when simplified.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent fractions of 1/2.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 3/4?

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6/8 is an equivalent fraction for 3/4.

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If 2/3 = ?/9, what is the missing numerator?

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The missing numerator is 6, so 2/3 = 6/9.

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What is the whole number that makes 7/8 equivalent to a fraction?

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7/7 is the whole number that makes 7/8 equivalent.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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What does shading in a fraction represent?

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Shading in a fraction shows the part of the whole that is being considered or represented.

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How do you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can cross-multiply the fractions and see if the products are equal.