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 part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 2/4?

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2/4 is larger than 1/4.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What does it mean if two fractions are improper?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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If you have 1/3 of a pizza and you want to find an equivalent fraction, what could it be?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/3 could be 2/6 or 3/9.

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

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same amount.

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Which is greater: 3/8 or 5/8?

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5/8 is greater than 3/8.