Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same part of a whole, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 if we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2?

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6/8.

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If two fractions are equivalent, what can we say about their values?

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They have the same value or represent the same amount.

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What is the rule for finding equivalent fractions?

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What we do to the bottom, we do to the top.

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Are the fractions 1/3 and 2/6 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent fractions.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10?

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1/2.

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If a fraction is greater than 1, can it have equivalent fractions?

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Yes, fractions greater than 1 can also have equivalent fractions.