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 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 shows how many parts we have. For example, in the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator.

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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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into. For example, in the fraction 3/4, 4 is the denominator.

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Are 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same amount.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2 gives you 2/4.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equal?

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If two fractions are not equal, it means they represent different amounts of the whole. For example, 1/2 is not equal to 1/3.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1, which means the whole is divided into one part.

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Can you give an example of equivalent fractions?

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Sure! 1/3 and 2/6 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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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 are as small as possible and have no common factors other than 1.