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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is 1/2 in equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the simplest form of 8/12?

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2/3, because the GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza is left.

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What is 6/9 in its simplest form?

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2/3, because the GCF of 6 and 9 is 3.

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Which fraction is equal to 4/5?

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8/10, because both fractions represent the same part of a whole.

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What is the relationship between 2/3 and 4/6?

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They are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.