Equivalent Fractions/Ratios Practice

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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 1/2, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/4.

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What is the ratio of 2 to 3 written in fraction form?

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The ratio of 2 to 3 can be written as the fraction 2/3.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 4:5 for sugar to flour, how can you express this as a fraction?

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You can express the ratio 4:5 as the fraction 4/5.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between the quantities. For example, 1:2 is equivalent to 2:4.

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Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to 3/9?

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1/3 is an equivalent fraction to 3/9.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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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.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges is 2:1.

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If you have the fraction 6/8, what is an equivalent fraction?

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3/4 is an equivalent fraction to 6/8.