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. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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 we have.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What fraction is equivalent to 5/5?

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1 is equivalent to 5/5.

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If you multiply the numerator of a fraction by 3, what happens to the fraction?

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The value of the fraction increases, but it remains equivalent to the original fraction if you also multiply the denominator by 3.

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What is the relationship between 1/4 and 2/8?

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1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.