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 may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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If you have the fraction 3/4, what is an equivalent fraction?

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

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What is the relationship between 4/8 and 1/2?

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4/8 is an equivalent fraction to 1/2.

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Can a fraction have more than one equivalent fraction?

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Yes, a fraction can have many equivalent fractions. For example, 1/3 can also be represented as 2/6, 3/9, etc.

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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 are as small as possible and have no common factors other than 1.