Equivalent Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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What operation do we use to find equivalent fractions?

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Multiplication is used to find equivalent fractions.

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Are the fractions 3/4 and 6/8 equivalent?

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Yes, 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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If you can simplify one fraction to get the other, they are equivalent.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number, what happens?

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The value of the fraction remains the same, creating an equivalent fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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What is the fraction 4/8 simplified?

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4/8 simplified is 1/2.