Equivalent fractions and Simplifying 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 numbers in the fractions are different.

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Simplify 4/16 to lowest terms.

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1/4

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Which fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Simplify 16/20.

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4/5

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts.

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Are 2/4 and 1/2 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 2/4 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions.

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Which of these show equivalent fractions: 1/2, 2/4, 3/6?

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All of them show equivalent fractions.

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What is the first step to simplify a fraction?

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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.