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 may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 8/16.

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4/8 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions for 8/16.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number above the fraction bar that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 2/8.

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1/4 is an equivalent fraction for 2/8.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number below the fraction bar that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 2/16.

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1/8 is an equivalent fraction for 2/16.

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Find the equivalent fraction for 2/3.

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4/6 is an equivalent fraction for 2/3.

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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.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions have the same value or represent the same portion of a whole, even though they may look different.

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If you have the fraction 3/9, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/3 is an equivalent fraction for 3/9.