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.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent 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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What is 1/2 in terms of equivalent fractions?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 4/8, and 3/6.

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If you have 4/8, what is its equivalent fraction?

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4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.

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

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2/3 is NOT 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 by the same number.

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What is the fraction for half of a pizza?

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1/2 represents half of a pizza.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/4 or 1/2 of the shape is shaded.