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 of the whole 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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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is 2/4 equivalent to?

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1/2.

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If you have the fraction 3/9, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/3.

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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 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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If 6/9 is equivalent to 2/3, how do you know?

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Both fractions can be simplified to the same value.

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What is the relationship between 4/8 and 1/2?

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They are equivalent fractions.