Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions have the same value, even though they may look different.
You can make equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both top and bottom by the same amount.
You only multiply or divide, never add or subtract, to get an equivalent fraction.
Only divide when the top and bottom stay as whole numbers.

1. Mathematics
FRACTIONS
Standard 3
Objectives
Equivalent

2. Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions can be defined as fractions with
different numerators and denominators, that
represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

3. Equivalent Fractions
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4. Equivalent Fractions
Explained

5. Complete the following

Determine the equivalent fractions and discuss the answers.

6. Equivalent Fractions
Explained

7. Discuss the Following


Use the fraction wall to answer the questions below and discuss the
answers.

8. Discuss the Following


Use the fraction wall to answer the questions below and discuss the
answers.

9. Equivalent Fractions
Rule 1:
Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the
same number.

10. Equivalent Fractions
Rule 2:
Divide the numerator and the denominator by the
same number.

11. Find
Equivalent Fractions
Here are examples of the two rules for finding
equivalent fractions.