Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The number on the top of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The number on the bottom of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent to 1/2.

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If you have the fraction 3/6, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 is an equivalent fraction to 3/6.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 2/8 is eaten?

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6/8 or 3/4 of the pizza is left.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3: 2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15?

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None, all are equivalent fractions to 1/3.

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

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

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.