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 may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1 (1 whole)?

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5/5

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/6?

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2/3

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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to one half?

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2/3

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 15/20 when compared to x/4?

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3

Front

If 1/2 = x/4, what is the value of x?

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2

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2 because both fractions represent the same value.

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How do you represent 2/8 visually?

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You can represent 2/8 with a picture showing 2 out of 8 equal parts shaded.