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 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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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Is 2/3 an equivalent fraction to 1/2?

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No, 2/3 is not an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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Which fraction is greater: 1/5 or 1/3?

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1/3 is greater than 1/5.

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

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4/8 is an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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If you have the fraction 5/6, what is an equivalent fraction?

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10/12 is an equivalent fraction to 5/6.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimal form.