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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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Is 1/2 equivalent to 2/4?

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Yes, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 because they represent the same amount.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 3/6?

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1/2 is equivalent to 3/6.

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If you double the numerator of a fraction, what happens to the value?

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The value of the fraction increases, but it may still be equivalent to another fraction.

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If you double the denominator of a fraction, what happens to the value?

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The value of the fraction decreases, but it may still be equivalent to another fraction.

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is 4/8.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 2/8?

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1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.