Equivalent Fractions Models

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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 is equivalent to 2/4.

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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, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction 4/5 in terms of tenths?

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4/5 is equivalent to 8/10 because if you multiply both the numerator and denominator of 4/5 by 2, you get 8/10.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/4?

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The fraction 2/8 is equivalent to 1/4 because both represent the same part of a whole.

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How can you visualize equivalent fractions?

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You can visualize equivalent fractions using models like pie charts or bar models that show the same area or length for different fractions.

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What is the relationship between 6/8 and 3/4?

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6/8 is equivalent to 3/4 because both fractions represent the same part of a whole when simplified.

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What is an example of a fraction that is not equivalent to 1/2?

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The fraction 1/3 is not equivalent to 1/2 because it represents a different part of a whole.

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How many tenths are equivalent to 3/5?

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6 tenths are equivalent to 3/5 because if you multiply both the numerator and denominator of 3/5 by 2, you get 6/10.