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 value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole 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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Write 1/4 in two equivalent fractions.

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2/8 and 3/12 are equivalent fractions to 1/4.

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What is the simplest form of 8/12?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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Are 3/9 and 1/3 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 3/9 and 1/3 are equivalent fractions.

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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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If a fraction is 5/10, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 5/10 is 1/2.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions have the same value but different numerators and denominators.