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 value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 gives 2/4.

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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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Find the missing numerator: 2/3 = ?/9

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The missing numerator is 6, so 2/3 = 6/9.

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What fraction is equal to 50/100?

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1/2 is equal to 50/100.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2? 5/10, 7/12, 4/8, 3/6

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7/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to 5/6? 9/12, 10/12, 8/12, 14/18

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10/12 is an equivalent fraction to 5/6.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions?

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In equivalent fractions, the ratio of the numerator to the denominator remains the same, even if the actual numbers differ.

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If you have the fraction 3/4, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction to 3/4 is 6/8 (by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2).

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.