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 are different.

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Name a fraction equivalent to 2/8.

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1/4

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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 1/2?

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2/3

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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Denominator

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator 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 are as small as possible, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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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 process of converting a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator called?

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Finding a common denominator.