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Equivalent Fractions

• Equivalent fractions are fractions that name the same amount. In order to create equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.
• A fraction is in simplest form when the only common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.
• In order to find the simplest form of a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Divisor. You can find the GCD by listing factors or by using prime factorization.