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 part of a whole 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 the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can 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 by the same number.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4 more, how much pizza do you have now?

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You have 1 whole pizza, which is equivalent to 4/4.

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What is the relationship between 1/3 and 3/9?

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1/3 is equivalent to 3/9 because both represent the same part of a whole.

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What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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If two fractions are not equivalent, it means they represent different parts of a whole.

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What is the fraction of a rectangle that is shaded if 2 out of 6 parts are shaded?

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The fraction is 2/6, which can be simplified to 1/3.

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Which fraction is greater: 1/4 or 2/4?

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2/4 is greater than 1/4.

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