Equivalent Fractions

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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.

Front

Find the equivalent fraction for 8/16.

Back

4/8, 1/2, 16/32

Front

What is the number below the fraction bar called?

Back

Denominator

Front

Find the equivalent fraction for 2/6.

Back

1/3, 4/12

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Find the equivalent fraction for 2/16.

Back

1/8, 4/32

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What do you multiply the numerator and denominator by to find an equivalent fraction?

Back

You can multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

Front

If you have the fraction 3/9, what is an equivalent fraction?

Back

1/3, 6/18

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the number above the fraction bar that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

Front

How can you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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By dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, you get 1/2.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions have the same value but different numerators and denominators.