Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

Back

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

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Why are the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent?

Back

They represent the same amount of space shaded, which is half of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions for 1/3?

Back

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/3 = 2/6 = 3/9.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/5 when multiplied by 2?

Back

8/10.

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If a fraction has a numerator of 6 and a denominator of 9, is it equivalent to 2/3?

Back

Yes, because 6/9 simplifies to 2/3.

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

Back

2/3.

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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 3/5? 6/10, 4/5, 2/5

Back

6/10.

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What operation do we use to create equivalent fractions?

Back

Multiplication or division of the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/5 when multiplied by 3?

Back

15/15.

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Are the fractions 2/6 and 1/3 equivalent?

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Yes, they represent the same value.