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 the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/4 when both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

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2/8.

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Which of the following fractions is NOT equivalent to 1/2: 2/4, 3/6, or 2/3?

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2/3 is NOT equivalent to 1/2.

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If 2/3 = ?/9, what is the missing numerator?

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The missing numerator is 6, so the equivalent fraction is 6/9.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 2/3 when both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

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4/6.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/6 when both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

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10/12.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and the concept of simplifying fractions?

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Equivalent fractions can be simplified to their lowest terms, which means finding a fraction that has the same value but smaller numerator and denominator.

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If a fraction is represented as a/b, what does it mean for it to be equivalent to c/d?

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It means that a/b = c/d, which implies that a*d = b*c when cross-multiplying.