Equivalent fractions
key notes:
Equivalent fractions are fractions that have different numerators and denominators but are equal to the same value.
For example, 2/4 and 3/6 are equivalent fractions, because they both are equal to the ½.
Equivalent fractions:
Learn with an example
Type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:
1/4 =2/__
These number lines show equivalent fractions.
The first number line shows 1/4.
Find the fraction shown on the second number line.
The second number line shows 2/8.
1/4 =2/8
Type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:
4/__ = 2/5
These number lines show equivalent fractions.
The first number line shows 2/5.
Find the fraction shown on the first number line.
The first number line shows 4/10.
4/10 =2/5
Type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:
2/ ____ = 4/10
These number lines show equivalent fractions.
The second number line shows 4/10 .
Find the fraction shown on the first number line.
The first number line shows 2/5 .
2/5 = 4/10
Let’s practice!
