Equivalent Fraction Word Problems

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What are equivalent fractions?

Back

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

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How do you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

You can determine if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying the numerators and denominators. If the products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 4?

Back

2/4

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza.

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What fraction of a yard is 10/16 equivalent to?

Back

5/8 of a yard.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar and you only have a 1/3 measuring cup, how many times do you fill it?

Back

You would fill it 2 times.

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What is 1/3 of 12 dollars?

Back

4 dollars.

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If you have 6 out of 8 slices of cake left, what fraction of the cake is left?

Back

3/4 of the cake.

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What is the fraction of collars sold if 4 out of 6 were sold?

Back

2/3 of the collars.

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If Aaron ate 1/4 of his cookie, what fraction of a cookie is that in terms of 12 pieces?

Back

3/12 of the cookie.