Equivalent fractions name the same amount using different numbers, like one half and three sixths. Multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number produces one, because that is multiplying by 1 in disguise.
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Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are fractions that name the same value.
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What it means
They may look different, but they represent the same amount.
Also called: equal fractions
Examples
| 1/2 = 2/4 |
| 3/5 = 6/10 |
| 4/8 simplifies to 1/2 |
Common mistake
Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Try one
Question: Write a fraction equivalent to 2/3.
Show answer
4/6 is equivalent to 2/3.