Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or amount, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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If they have the same amount of space shaded when represented visually, or if you can simplify or multiply them to show they are equal.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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

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What operation do we use to find equivalent fractions?

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Multiplication or division.

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, what happens?

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You create an equivalent fraction.

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Are the fractions 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 3/6?

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1/2, 6/12, 9/18, etc.

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What is the whole number that makes 3/6 equivalent to 9/18?

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3 (because 3/6 multiplied by 3 equals 9/18).

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What is the equivalent fraction for 5/10?

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1/2, 2/4, 3/6, etc.

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If a fraction is 4/8, what is its equivalent fraction?

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1/2, 2/4, 6/12, etc.

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