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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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 with a denominator of 8?

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6/8 is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 with a denominator of 8.

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If 4/12 = x/3, what is x?

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x = 1.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/25 with a denominator of 100?

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4/100 is the equivalent fraction of 1/25.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/7 with a denominator of 42?

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18/42 is the equivalent fraction of 3/7.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they both represent half.

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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 have no common factors other than 1. For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can cross-multiply the fractions. If the cross products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and multiplication?

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Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.