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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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If you have the fraction 1/2, what is an equivalent fraction?

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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What happens to a fraction when you multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number?

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The value of the fraction remains the same.

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Can you give an example of equivalent fractions?

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3/6 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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Is 4/8 equivalent to 1/2?

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Yes, 4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you simplify the fraction 6/9?

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By dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3, you get 2/3.