Unit 6 Day 1 Equivalent Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number) by their greatest common factor.

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

Front

Simplify the fraction 24/30.

Back

4/5

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 12/16?

Back

3/4

Front

If Mr. Lugo filled his gas tank 3/9 full, what is another way to say this?

Back

1/3

Front

True or False: 1/2 is equivalent to 4/6.

Back

False

Front

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

It means they represent the same value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

If you have the fraction 6/8, what is an equivalent fraction?

Back

3/4