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(3-1) Equivalent Fractions.

What is a fraction?

A fraction is a part of a set.

numerator (the pieces of the set
that are shaded)
denominator (the total

number in a set)

A fraction is a part of a whole.

numerator (the parts that are
shaded)
denominator (the total number of

the equal parts)

Equivalent fractions means that the fractions are equal in value.

1 2 4 1 2 4
2 4 8 3 6 12

To find out equivalent fractions.

Multiply the numerator and Divide the numerator and
the denominator by the the denominator by the
same number. same number.

We say is in its We say is in its

simplest form simplest form

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