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 is equivalent to 2/4.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2? 3/6, 4/8, or 2/3?

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3/6 and 4/8 are equivalent to 1/2, but 2/3 is not.

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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 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 bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Are the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent?

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Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Are the fractions 3/4 and 6/8 equivalent?

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Yes, 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent fractions.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3? 2/6, 3/9, 4/12, or 5/12?

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5/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3.

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If you multiply 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 change.

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

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

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.