11.4 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 the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, for the fraction 1/3, multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2 gives you 2/6, which is equivalent.

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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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Give an example of two equivalent fractions.

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

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What happens when you multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number?

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When you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, you create an equivalent fraction.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, 2/4 can be simplified to 1/2.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying. If the cross products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is 3/6 in simplest form?

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3/6 in simplest form is 1/2.

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If you have the fraction 4/8, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction for 4/8 is 1/2.