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 are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2? 2/4, 3/4, 4/8, 5/6

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2/4 and 4/8 are equivalent to 1/2.

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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 denominator of a fraction by the same number.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3/8 is eaten?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 3/6? 1/2, 2/4, 4/8, 5/6

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5/6 is NOT equivalent to 3/6.

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If you have the fraction 4/8, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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What does it mean for fractions to be improper?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.