4.3C Equivalent Fractions Marvel Math Flashcard

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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 the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, for the fraction 1/3, multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2 gives you 2/6, which is equivalent.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered. For example, in the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into. For example, in the fraction 3/4, 4 is the denominator.

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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 lowest terms, where 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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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator. For example, 1/2 represents one part out of two equal parts.

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Can you give an example of two equivalent fractions?

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Yes! 1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions because they both represent the same part of a whole.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and multiplication?

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Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying 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 first step to finding equivalent fractions?

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The first step to finding equivalent fractions is to choose a number to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by.

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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.