Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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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?

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5/5

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What is 2/4 equivalent to?

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4/8

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2?

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2/3

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Is 3/6 equivalent to 1/2?

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Yes, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is an example of equivalent fractions?

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1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are all equivalent fractions.