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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Complete the equivalent fraction: 3/5 = ?/15

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9. (Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3: 3 x 3 = 9 and 5 x 3 = 15.)

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2. (2/4 simplifies to 1/2.)

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5 or 10/10.

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Identify the equivalent fraction: 4/8 = ?/2

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1. (Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4: 4 ÷ 4 = 1 and 8 ÷ 4 = 2.)

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2? 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6

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2/3. (2/3 is not equal to 1/2.)

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What is the equivalent fraction of 6/9?

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2/3. (Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3: 6 ÷ 3 = 2 and 9 ÷ 3 = 3.)

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If you have 1/3 of a pizza, what is an equivalent fraction?

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2/6. (Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2: 1 x 2 = 2 and 3 x 2 = 6.)

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10?

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1/2. (5/10 simplifies to 1/2.)

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Complete the equivalent fraction: 7/14 = ?/7

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3. (Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 7 ÷ 2 = 3.5, but since we need a whole number, we can say 7/14 is equivalent to 1/2.)