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 denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 gives 2/4.

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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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Is 4/16 equivalent to 2/8?

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Yes, 4/16 is equivalent to 2/8.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2? 2/5, 2/3, 4/8, 4/6

Back

4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.

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Look at the fraction strips. All of the following are equivalent fractions except ... 1/3, 2/6, 2/12, 3/9

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2/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction.

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Are 3/6 and 1/2 equivalent?

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Yes, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

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The simplest form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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If you have the fraction 6/9, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction to 6/9 is 2/3.

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

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The value of the fraction remains the same, creating an equivalent fraction.