Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent

Fractions

Equivalent fractions are fractions that have different numerators and denominators but are equal to the same value

What are equivalent fractions?

What are equivalent fractions?

Let's look at some examples:

 

How do we know if fractions are equivalent?

How do we know if fractions are equivalent?

How do we know if fractions are equivalent?

Since we multiplied both the numerator and denominator by the same number, we know that the fractions are equivalent!

Multiple Choice

The top number in the fraction is called the...

• numerator

• denominator

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Compare the following fractions. Are they equivalent?

How do we turn 6 into 12?

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Compare the following fractions. Are they equivalent?

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Compare the following fractions. Are they equivalent?

How do we get 10 to 5? Remember, we can use × or ÷, but we cannot use + or −

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Compare the following fractions. Are they equivalent?

How do we get 10 to 5? Remember, we can use × or ÷, but we cannot use + or −

​Practice Questions!

Multiple Choice

Compare the following fractions: $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{3}{9}$$

Are they equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Compare the following fractions: $$\frac{5}{10}$$ and $$\frac{10}{20}$$

Are they equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Compare the following fractions: $$\frac{3}{7}$$ and $$\frac{4}{14}$$

Are they equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Compare the following fractions: $$\frac{1}{6}$$ and $$\frac{5}{10}$$

Are they equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Compare the following fractions: $$\frac{2}{8}$$ and $$\frac{4}{16}$$

Are they equivalent?

• Yes

• No