Equivalent Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 gives you 2/4.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

Is 3/6 equivalent to 1/2?

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Yes, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2 because both represent the same amount of the whole.

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Can a fraction have an odd denominator and still be equivalent to 1/2?

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No, a fraction cannot be equivalent to 1/2 if it has an odd denominator.

Front

What is the fraction 4/8 simplified?

Back

4/8 simplified is 1/2.

Front

If you have 2/3 of a pizza and you eat 1/3, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 1/3 of the pizza left.

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Which of the following is equivalent to 2/4? 1/2, 3/4, or 4/8?

Back

1/2 and 4/8 are equivalent to 2/4.

Front

What is the relationship between 1/4 and 2/8?

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1/4 is equivalent to 2/8 because both represent the same part of a whole.