5th Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4?

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6/8, 9/12, 12/16, etc.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when 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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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is a numerator?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a denominator?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the prime factorization of 8?

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2x2x2 or 2^3.

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What is the prime factorization of 20?

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2x2x5 or 2^2x5.