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All of these are ways of saying. . . There are different ways to name the same amount. 7 + 3 20 - 10 2 X 5 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 All of these are ways of saying. . . 10 16 - 6

1 1 2 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 There are also different fraction names for the same amount. and are different names for the same amount. They are equivalent fractions.

Fractions are equivalent if they are at the same point on the number line.

Four-eighths is equal to three-sixths. Four-eighths and three-sixths are at the same point on the number line. Four-eighths is equal to three-sixths.

= is the same size as ____. and are different names for the same amount. They are equivalent.

Did you say 2* ? You are right!! is equivalent to Did you say 2* ? You are right!!

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Think you’ve got it? Okay, try these! = The correct answer is !

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Remember: Fractions are equivalent if they name same-size pieces. Equivalent fractions name the same point on the number line.

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