Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or amount, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3?

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2/6 is an equivalent fraction of 1/3.

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Is 3/4 equivalent to 6/8?

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Yes, 3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.

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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 are being considered.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If you have 2/4, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 is an equivalent fraction to 2/4.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole.

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Can you simplify fractions?

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Yes, you can simplify fractions to their lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.