EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS Section 4.3

KEY TERMS Fraction –A number in the form of a which represents a b part of a whole Numerator –The top number of a fraction, and it represents the part of the whole (how much you have) Denominator –The bottom number of a fraction, and it represents the total number in the group. Equivalent Fraction –Two or more fractions that represent the same part. (equal fractions) Simplest Form –When a numerator and denominator have a GCF of 1

Equivalent Fractions Name the same amount but have different numerators and denominators. 1 2 =

Equivalent Fractions Are sometimes called equal fractions: two or more fractions that name the same number. 1 2 =

Equivalent Fraction Models ==

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To Find Equivalent Fractions Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number x =

To Find Fractions in Simplest form Divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number ÷ =