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 numerator and denominator may be different.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/5 with a denominator of 30?

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The equivalent fraction of 3/5 with a denominator of 30 is 18/30.

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Which fractions are equivalent to 1/2?

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Fractions such as 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are equivalent to 1/2.

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If a fraction is 6/9, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 6/9 is 2/3.

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions and multiplication?

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Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if cross-multiplying gives the same product (e.g., for a/b and c/d, if a*d = b*c).

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What is the equivalent fraction of 9/21 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of 9/21 is 3/7.

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What is the missing number in the equivalent fraction 22/? = 11/15?

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The missing number is 30, since 22/30 is equivalent to 11/15.

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How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?

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To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same factor that converts the original denominator to the new denominator.