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 in the fractions are different.

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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 denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8 are all equivalent fractions of 1/2.

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Is 3/4 equivalent to 6/8?

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Yes, 3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.

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What is the simplest form of 8/12?

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

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 45/50?

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9/10 is the equivalent fraction of 45/50.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can cross-multiply the fractions. If the cross-products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 10/100?

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1/10 is the equivalent fraction of 10/100.

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Are 48/64 and 4/5 equivalent?

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No, 48/64 is not equivalent to 4/5.