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 are different.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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If 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, what is another equivalent fraction?

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4/8 is another equivalent fraction.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What fraction names the shaded part if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

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3/4 names the shaded part.

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What fraction names the unshaded part if 1 out of 4 parts is unshaded?

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1/4 names the unshaded part.

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Are 1/3 and 2/6 equivalent?

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Yes, 1/3 and 2/6 are equivalent.

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What is the fraction for a whole pie?

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The fraction for a whole pie is 1/1 or 4/4.

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If a pie is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

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The shaded part is represented by 2/6.