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 part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are 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 number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives you 2/6.

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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 represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Are 2/4 and 3/6 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 2/4 and 3/6 are equivalent fractions because they both simplify to 1/2.

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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, 4/8 simplifies 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 the equivalent fraction of 3/9?

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The equivalent fraction of 3/9 is 1/3, because both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 3.

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If you multiply the numerator of a fraction by 3, what happens to the fraction?

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If you multiply the numerator by 3 and keep the denominator the same, the value of the fraction increases.

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If you divide the denominator of a fraction by 2, what happens to the fraction?

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If you divide the denominator by 2 and keep the numerator the same, the value of the fraction increases.