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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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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1/2 represents half of a whole.

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

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4/6 is an equivalent fraction to 2/3.

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What is the relationship between 1/4 and 2/8?

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1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 6/8?

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The simplest form of 6/8 is 3/4.

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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.