equivalent fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions for 1/2.

Back

2/4, 3/6, 4/8 are all equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

Back

Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 6/9?

Back

2/3 is equivalent to 6/9.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/8?

Back

1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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What fraction is equal to one whole?

Back

Any fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator, such as 5/5.

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If you have the fraction 4/6, what is an equivalent fraction?

Back

2/3 is an equivalent fraction to 4/6.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 9/12?

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3/4 is the simplest form of 9/12.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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If a fraction is 3/5, what is an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15?

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9/15 is equivalent to 3/5.