equivalent fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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Yes

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Why are the fractions equivalent?

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They all have the same amount of space shaded.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to one half? 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6

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2/3

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@@\frac{2}{3} = \frac{6}{9}$$

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@@\frac{1}{10}$$

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How do you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the fractions and see if the products are equal.

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@@\frac{2}{8}$$

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@@\frac{1}{2}$$

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What is the relationship between the numerators and denominators of equivalent fractions?

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The ratio of the numerator to the denominator remains constant.