Common Denominators and 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 in the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Fill in the blank: 1/2 = __ /8

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4

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What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/2 and 3/7?

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14

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Fill in the blank: 3/5 = __ /15

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9

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that can be used as a denominator for two or more fractions, allowing them to be compared or added. For example, the common denominator of 1/2 and 1/3 is 6.

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Fill in the blank: 2/3 = __ /9

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6

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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 are as small as possible and have no common factors other than 1. For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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Fill in the blank: 4/6 = __ /12

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8

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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Fill in the blank: 5/10 = __ /20

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10