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 does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, for 1/2, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/4.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 parts?

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The fraction is 3/4.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 2/3?

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2/3 is larger than 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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Are the fractions 4/8 and 1/2 equivalent?

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Yes, 4/8 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the fraction for 5 out of 10 parts?

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The fraction is 5/10, which simplifies to 1/2.

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If you have 2/3 of a pizza and you eat 1/3, how much is left?

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You have 1/3 of the pizza left.