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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do 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 non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when both numbers are multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent fraction is 6/8.

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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/3? (Options: 2/6, 3/5, 4/7)

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2/6 is equivalent to 1/3.

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If you have the fraction 4/8, what is its simplest form?

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

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What does it mean for fractions to be improper?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 6/6.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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How can you visually represent equivalent fractions?

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You can use pie charts or bar models to show that different fractions can represent the same part of a whole.

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