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 have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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If you have 2/3, what is an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9?

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6/9.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is 4/8 simplified?

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1/2.

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If 3/4 of a pizza is left, how much is that in terms of 12 equal slices?

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9 slices (3/4 of 12 = 9).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the missing numerator if 2/5 = ?/15?

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6 (because 2 x 3 = 6 and 5 x 3 = 15).

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