Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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How can you create equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero whole number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when multiplied by 2?

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2/4

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

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1/4 (3/4 ÷ 3/3 = 1/4).

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If you have the fraction 5/10, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 (5/10 can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5).

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True or False: 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions.

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True (4/6 is obtained by multiplying 2/3 by 2).

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What is the first step to find an equivalent fraction for 3/5?

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Choose a whole number to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator.

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If you multiply the fraction 1/3 by 4, what is the result?

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4/12 (1/3 x 4/4 = 4/12).

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What is the equivalent fraction of 7/8 when multiplied by 3?

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21/24 (7/8 x 3/3 = 21/24).

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What happens to the value of a fraction when you multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number?

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The value of the fraction remains the same; it just changes its form.