Unit 6 Day 1 Equivalent Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different.

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Is 1/2 equivalent to 4/6?

Back

No, 1/2 is not equivalent to 4/6.

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What is 3/9 simplified?

Back

3/9 simplified is 1/3.

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What is the simplified form of 2/8?

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The simplified form of 2/8 is 1/4.

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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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

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If you have 2/8 of a candy bar, how can you represent it with a picture?

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

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What is the first step to simplify a fraction?

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The first step to simplify a fraction is to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and the denominator.

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What is 4/8 simplified?

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4/8 simplified is 1/2.

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If a fraction has a numerator of 0, what is the value of the fraction?

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The value of the fraction is 0, because any number divided by a non-zero number is 0.