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 is equivalent to 2/4.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5

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What fraction is represented by the star? (Assuming the star represents 4 parts out of 6)

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4/6

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Which is NOT an equivalent fraction to one half?

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2/3

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What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

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Denominator

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What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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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 is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 2/4 in simplest form?

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1/2

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If you have the fraction 3/9, what is its equivalent fraction?

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1/3 (by dividing both numerator and denominator by 3).