Equivalent Fractions Models

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6, which is equivalent.

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What is the numerator 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 is the denominator 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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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the fraction 6/8 simplified?

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The fraction 6/8 simplified is 3/4.

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How many tenths are equivalent to 3/5?

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6 tenths are equivalent to 3/5.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/5 with a denominator of 10?

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The equivalent fraction of 4/5 with a denominator of 10 is 8/10.

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 3, what is the equivalent fraction?

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The equivalent fraction is 6/9.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying. If the cross-products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.