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 part of a whole 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 can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/3 by 2/2 gives you 2/6, which is equivalent to 1/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and area models?

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Area models visually represent fractions. Equivalent fractions can be shown using area models by dividing shapes into equal parts that represent the same area, demonstrating that different fractions can cover the same amount.

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If 1/4 is equivalent to which fraction?

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1/4 is equivalent to 2/8, 3/12, and 4/16.

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What is the importance of equivalent fractions in addition and subtraction?

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Equivalent fractions are important in addition and subtraction because they allow you to combine fractions with different denominators by converting them to a common denominator.

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?

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To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number that will give you the desired denominator.

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What is a fraction model?

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A fraction model is a visual representation of fractions, such as pie charts or bar models, that helps to understand the concept of fractions and their equivalence.

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Can you give an example of two equivalent fractions?

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Yes! 3/6 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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