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Fourth grade math - Equivalent fractions

To find equivalent fractions, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero whole number. You can multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by any nonzero whole number, as long as you multiply both by the same whole number. Get help with fractions, learn about equivalent fractions and simplify fractions using the resources on this page.

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  • What is an equivalent fraction?

  • Equivalent fractions are fractions that look different but show exactly the same amount. You can make equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. You can simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number

  • What is the equivalent to 2/ 3?

  • Two frations are equivalent when they have the same value when written in lowest terms. The fraction 4/6 is equal to 2/3 when reduced to lowest terms. To find equivalent fractions, just multiply the numerator and denominator of that reduced fraction (2/3) by any interger number, ie, multiply by 2, 3, 10, 30 …

  • How do you know if a fraction is equivalent?

  • A simple way to look at how to check for equivalent fractions is to do what is called “cross-multiply”, which means multiple the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction. Then do the same thing in reverse. Now compare the two answers to see if they are equal.

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