Finding 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 value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have out of the total parts. It is the top number in a fraction.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole. It is the bottom number in a fraction.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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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 have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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To simplify 6/8, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. So, 6 ÷ 2 = 3 and 8 ÷ 2 = 4, making the simplified fraction 3/4.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 with a denominator of 9?

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The equivalent fraction of 1/3 with a denominator of 9 is 3/9.

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If 2/5 is equivalent to x/15, what is the value of x?

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To find x, you can cross-multiply: 2 * 15 = 5 * x. This gives you 30 = 5x, so x = 6.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be understood as division. For example, the fraction 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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