Equivalent Fractions with Fraction Models

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different.

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Is 3/4 equivalent to 6/8?

Back

Yes

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Is 4/4 equivalent to 8/8 and 1?

Back

Yes

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

Back

3/6

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Is the fraction 1/3 equivalent to 4/12?

Back

Yes

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1/4 is equivalent to which other fraction?

Back

4/16

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number 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 denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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If you double the numerator of a fraction, what happens to the fraction?

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The fraction becomes larger, but it may still be equivalent to another fraction.