Equivalent fractions have the same value even though they have different numerators and denominators.
These are examples of equivalent fractions:
There are two ways to make equivalent fractions.
1️⃣ You can multiply the numerator and denominator with the same number.
2️⃣ Or you can divide the numerator and denominator with the same number.
Tip: when you multiply or divide by 1, you don't change the number. 2/2 = 1.
Remember:
You can multiply or divide using any number. Just make sure to use the same number for both the numerators and denominators.
Tip: Making equivalent fractions is kind of like skip counting, but you skip count both the numerator and denominator together.
Let's learn from an example.
Are these fractions equivalent? Do they equal the same value?
To see if any two fractions are equivalent, use the crisscross trick.
Multiply the numerator of one fraction with the denominator of the other. This is that numerator's crisscross.
Let's try it.
2 x 6 = 12. We can write that crisscross value above the numerator to keep track.
Now, let's find the other numerator's crisscross.
3 x 4 = 12.
Both numerators have the same crisscross, 12, so they're equivalent.
We can also tell they're equivalent because we can multiply 2/3 by 2/2 to get 4/6. Check it out:
Tip: You can make an infinite, or unlimited, number of equivalent fractions for any fraction. Just change the number you multiply by!
Excellent work. 🎉
Now, try the practice. It'll help you understand more.