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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Which fraction is equivalent to 1 (1 whole)?

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5/5

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Find the missing numerator: 2/3 = ?/9. What is the missing numerator?

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6/9

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What fraction of the rectangle is blue if 1/3 of it is blue?

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1/3

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Which fraction is equivalent to 4/8?

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1/2

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 gives you 2/4.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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

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You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza left.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying. If the cross-products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.