Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or amount, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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By cross-multiplying the fractions and checking if the products are equal.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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It means that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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By dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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x = 6.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.