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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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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Are the fractions 3/4 and 6/8 equivalent?

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Yes, 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent fractions.

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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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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 are being considered.

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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.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/3 when multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent fraction is 4/6.

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

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The equivalent fraction is 2/2.5 (or 4/5 is not a whole number, so it remains 4/5).

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If you have the fraction 6/9, what is its equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is 2/3.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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It means they do not represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 1/3 are not equivalent.

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