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 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 can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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If two fractions are equal, it means they represent the same value or amount, even if they look different. For example, 4/8 and 1/2 are equal.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Are 2/4 and 1/2 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 2/4 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.

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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 are as small as possible and have no common factors other than 1. For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 6/9, divide both by 3 to get 2/3.

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What is a fraction strip?

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A fraction strip is a visual representation of fractions that shows different lengths to represent different fractions, helping to compare and understand equivalent fractions.

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What is the relationship between 1/3 and 2/6?

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1/3 and 2/6 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.