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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the missing denominator to make 1/2 = x/8?

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The missing denominator is 4, so 1/2 = 4/8.

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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 by the same number.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 3/6 simplified?

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3/6 simplified is 1/2.

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If you have the fraction 4/8, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction to 4/8 is 1/2.

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What is the relationship between 1/3 and 2/6?

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1/3 and 2/6 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.