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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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 1/2?

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2/3 is NOT equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What do you call fractions that are equal to each other?

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Equivalent fractions.

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 and 5/1 are both equivalent to 1.

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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 of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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If 1/2 = x/8, what is the value of x?

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x = 4, because 1/2 is equivalent to 4/8.

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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Can a fraction have more than one equivalent fraction?

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Yes, a fraction can have infinitely many equivalent fractions.