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 may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is 3/3 equal to?

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3/3 is equal to 1 whole.

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If you have 2/4, what is the equivalent fraction with a denominator of 8?

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The equivalent fraction is 4/8.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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

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

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2, while 1/4 is less than 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, regardless of the denominator (as long as the denominator is not zero).

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

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