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 in the fractions are different.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions for 1/2.

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 3/6.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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Are 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.

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What fraction is equivalent to 3/4?

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3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.

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If you have the fraction 5/10, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction for 5/10 is 1/2.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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If two fractions are not equivalent, it means they represent different amounts or parts of a whole.

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Can you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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Yes, 8/12 can be simplified to 2/3, which is an equivalent fraction.