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 a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when multiplied by 3?

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The equivalent fraction is 3/6.

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If 2/5 is equivalent to x/25, what is the value of x?

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x = 10.

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What fraction is represented by 4 out of 12?

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The fraction is 1/3, as 4/12 simplifies to 1/3.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if their cross products are equal, meaning a/b = c/d if and only if a*d = b*c.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when divided by 2?

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The equivalent fraction is 3/8.

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 2 out of 8 parts are colored?

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The fraction is 1/4.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 5/10?

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The equivalent fraction is 1/2.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 parts are colored, what fraction is colored?

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The fraction colored is 1/3.