Equivalent Fractions with Fraction Strips (modified)

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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 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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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What fraction of a whole is represented by 3 out of 6 parts?

Back

3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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

Back

1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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What do you call a fraction that is greater than 1?

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An improper fraction.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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

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If you have 2/3 of a pizza and you eat 1/3, how much is left?

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You have 1/3 of the pizza left.