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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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the GCF of 7 and 70?

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The GCF of 7 and 70 is 7.

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What is 7/70 simplified?

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1/10.

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If Mrs. Etchison ate 12/16 of a pizza, what fraction is equivalent to this?

Back

3/4.

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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It means they have different numerators and denominators but represent the same part of a whole.

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 and 10/10 are equivalent to 1.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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Are 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent fractions?

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No, 2/3 and 4/6 are not equivalent fractions.