Equivalent Fractions

What is an equivalent fraction?

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

For example:

Equivalent Fractions are...

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How to find an equivalent fraction:

1. Start with a Fraction: Let's say you have a fraction, like 1/2. This means you have 1 piece out of 2 equal parts of something, like a pizza.

2. Choose a Number to Multiply: Think of a number that you want to multiply both the top number (numerator) and the bottom number (denominator) of the fraction by. Let's choose the number 2 for our example.

3. Multiply the Top and Bottom: Now, multiply both the numerator (1) and the denominator (2) by the number you chose (2). So, 1 multiplied by 2 is 2, and 2 multiplied by 2 is 4. This gives you a new fraction: 2/4.

4. Understand the Equivalent Fraction: The new fraction you got, 2/4, is an equivalent fraction to 1/2. It means the same amount, just like if you cut a pizza into 4 pieces instead of 2, taking 2 pieces is the same as having half the pizza.

Drag and Drop

Other equivalent fractions for 1/2 are...​

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3/6

6/7

8/17

8/16

7/14

3/5

Word Cloud

In this word cloud, write as many equivalent fractions for 1/2 as you can.

Draw

Show how you can find an equivalent fraction for 2/5.

Math Response

Find an equivalent fraction for 3/4 using the factor "2."

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Correct Answer: \frac{6}{8}

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Math Response

Find an equivalent fraction for 4/5 using the factor 3:

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Correct Answer: \frac{12}{15}

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