Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or amount, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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If you have the fraction 1/2, what is an equivalent fraction?

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2/4 (because 1 x 2 = 2 and 2 x 2 = 4).

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True or False: 3/6 is an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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True (3/6 simplifies to 1/2).

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What happens when you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number?

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You create an equivalent fraction.

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If you divide both the numerator and denominator of 4/8 by 4, what do you get?

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1/2 (4 ÷ 4 = 1 and 8 ÷ 4 = 2).

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10?

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1/2 (5 ÷ 5 = 1 and 10 ÷ 5 = 2).

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Can you find an equivalent fraction for 7/14?

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Yes, 1/2 (7 ÷ 7 = 1 and 14 ÷ 7 = 2).

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What is the rule for creating equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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If you have the fraction 2/3, what is an equivalent fraction if you multiply by 3?

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6/9 (2 x 3 = 6 and 3 x 3 = 9).