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 part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they simplify to the same value or represent the same portion of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing 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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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 3/4?

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Some equivalent fractions for 3/4 are 6/8 and 9/12.

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by 2, what happens?

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The value of the fraction remains the same, but the numbers become larger.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 5/5?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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Are the fractions 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent?

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Yes, 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the whole number that completes the fraction 3/4 to make it equivalent to 6/8?

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The whole number is 1, as 3/4 = 6/8.

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What operation do we use to find equivalent fractions?

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We use multiplication or division.