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 value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different.

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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 non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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6/12 is an equivalent fraction of 1/2.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4?

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9/12 is an equivalent fraction of 3/4.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 9/18?

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1/2 is an equivalent fraction of 9/18.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/5?

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20/50 is an equivalent fraction of 2/5.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/5?

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15/25 is an equivalent fraction of 3/5.

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by 2, what happens?

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The value of the fraction remains the same, but the numbers become larger.

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If you divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, what happens?

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The value of the fraction remains the same, but the numbers become smaller.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.