Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion. They have different numerators and denominators but equal the same amount when simplified or converted to decimals.
For example, 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent fractions because they all represent the same value: one half.
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number to create larger equivalent fractions.
Divide both the numerator and denominator by their common factors to create simpler equivalent fractions.
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) to reduce any fraction to its simplest form.
Cooking & Recipes
1/2 cup = 2/4 cup = 4/8 cup - useful when scaling recipes
Time & Schedules
15/60 hour = 1/4 hour = 0.25 hour - quarter of an hour
Money & Finance
25/100 dollar = 1/4 dollar = $0.25 - a quarter
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