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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Find the equivalent fraction for 2/6.

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1/3 and 4/12 are equivalent fractions for 2/6.

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What is the number below the fraction bar called?

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The number below the fraction bar is called the Denominator.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 10/16.

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5/8 and 20/32 are equivalent fractions for 10/16.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 1/3.

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2/6 is an equivalent fraction for 1/3.

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What is the number above the fraction bar called?

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The number above the fraction bar is called the Numerator.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions have the same value but different numerators and denominators.

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

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1/3 is an equivalent fraction for 3/9.