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 numerator and denominator may be different.

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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 both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when multiplied by 3?

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The equivalent fraction is 3/6.

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If 2/3 is an equivalent fraction, what is the missing numerator if the denominator is 9?

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The missing numerator is 6, since 2/3 = 6/9.

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What fraction of a shape is represented if 5 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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The fraction represented is 5/8.

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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, find a common multiple of the denominators and adjust the numerator accordingly.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent fraction is 6/8.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 1/3.

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What fraction of a shape is represented if 9 out of 10 parts are shaded?

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The fraction represented is 9/10.

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How can you simplify the fraction 15/20?

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You can simplify 15/20 to 3/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 5.