Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do 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 is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 when multiplied by 2?

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2/6 is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 when multiplied by 2.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/5 when multiplied by 3?

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6/15 is the equivalent fraction of 2/5 when multiplied by 3.

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If 4/8 = ?/16, what is the missing numerator?

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The missing numerator is 8, so 4/8 = 8/16.

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What do we call the top number of a fraction?

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The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.

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What do we call the bottom number of a fraction?

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The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, are they equivalent?

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Not necessarily; they must also have the same denominator or represent the same value.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10 when simplified?

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1/2 is the equivalent fraction of 5/10 when simplified.