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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 gives you 2/4.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent fraction is 6/8.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10 when divided by 5?

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The equivalent fraction is 1/2.

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How can you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1 and multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for every digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.75 = 75/100.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 6/8?

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3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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

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The equivalent fraction is 6/9.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 4/8, divide both by 4 to get 1/2.