Equivalent Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

True or False: 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

Back

True.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2: 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6?

Back

2/3 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 5/5?

Back

1 is equivalent to 5/5.

Front

If you double the numerator of a fraction, what happens to the value of the fraction?

Back

The value of the fraction increases, but it may still be equivalent to another fraction.

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What happens if you multiply both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number?

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The value of the fraction remains the same; it creates an equivalent fraction.

Front

What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

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The simplest form of 4/8 is 1/2.