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 in the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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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 the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Write 1/2 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 22.

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11/22

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What is the relationship between 5/6 and 20/24?

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5/6 and 20/24 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, 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 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.

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If a fraction is 3/9, what is its simplest form?

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1/3

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What does it mean to cross-multiply in fractions?

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Cross-multiplying involves multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction to compare the two fractions.