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 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What fraction of a whole is represented by 1/3?

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1/3 means that the whole is divided into 3 equal parts, and 1 part is being considered.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 4/8?

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1/2 is equivalent to 4/8.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/6?

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1/3 is the equivalent fraction of 2/6.

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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 by the same number.

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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 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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If Dan runs 1/4 mile and David runs 3/4 mile, who runs farther?

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David runs farther than Dan.

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What fraction represents 3 parts out of 4?

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3/4 represents 3 parts out of 4.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3: 2/6, 3/9, 2/12?

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2/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3.

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