Equivalent Fractions and Converting FDP

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, to simplify 6/8, divide both by 2 to get 3/4.

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What is the lowest terms of the fraction 2/6?

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The lowest terms of 2/6 is 1/3.

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Convert the fraction 3/20 to a decimal.

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3/20 as a decimal is 0.15.

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Convert the fraction 5/7 to a decimal (nearest thousandths).

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5/7 as a decimal (nearest thousandths) is 0.714.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2: 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6?

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2/3 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2 gives 2/4.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 1/4 to a decimal, divide 1 by 4 to get 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/5 is 0.2.