Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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How can you create equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero whole number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when multiplied by 2?

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2/4

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when divided by 3?

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1/4

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If you have the fraction 5/10, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 (by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5).

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True or False: 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions.

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True.

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What is the first step to find an equivalent fraction for 3/5?

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Choose a whole number to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator.

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If you multiply the fraction 4/5 by 3, what is the new fraction?

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12/15.

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What is the relationship between 6/8 and 3/4?

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They are equivalent fractions because both represent the same value.

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

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The value of the fraction remains the same.