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 equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/5?

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6/15 is an equivalent fraction of 2/5.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4?

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6/8 and 9/12 are examples of equivalent fractions for 3/4.

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What fraction represents 2 out of 3 parts?

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The fraction that represents 2 out of 3 parts is 2/3.

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What fraction represents 1 out of 3 parts?

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The fraction that represents 1 out of 3 parts is 1/3.

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If a fraction is multiplied by 1, what happens?

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Multiplying a fraction by 1 does not change its value; it remains equivalent.

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What is the relationship between the numerators and denominators of equivalent fractions?

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In equivalent fractions, the ratio of the numerator to the denominator remains constant.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the GCD of 6 and 12?

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The GCD of 6 and 12 is 6.