Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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Which of the following fractions is NOT equivalent to 1/2? 1/2, 3/6, 2/6, 2/4

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2/6

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, what happens to the fraction?

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The value of the fraction remains the same; it is still equivalent.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

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1/2

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.