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 may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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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 of the whole 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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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2? 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6

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

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What fraction of a rectangle is blue if 1/3 of it is colored?

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1/3 of the rectangle is blue.

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What fraction is represented by the star if it shows 3 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction represented by the star is 3/8.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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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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If you have the fraction 4/8, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same value or proportion of a whole.