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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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2? 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10

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All of the fractions listed (2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10) are equivalent to 1/2.

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What fraction is represented by 4 out of 8 parts?

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4/8, which is equivalent to 1/2.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What fraction is represented by 5 out of 5 parts?

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5/5, which is equivalent to 1.

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If you have the fraction 3/9, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/3, because 3/9 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3.

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2 because they represent the same value.

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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.