equivalent fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they may have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if cross-multiplying the numerators and denominators results in the same product.

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What is the process to find an equivalent fraction?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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If 1/2 is equivalent to x/8, what is the value of x?

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x = 4, because 1/2 = 4/8.

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What is the missing number in the equivalent fraction 3/x = 6/12?

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x = 6, because 3/6 = 6/12.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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How can you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number that will result in the desired denominator.

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If 5/10 is simplified, what is the equivalent fraction?

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1/2, because both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 5.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and ratios?

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Equivalent fractions can be expressed as ratios, showing the same relationship between two quantities.