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Equivalent
fractions
name the
same amount of a set or region.
You can use drawings
to find equivalent factions.
The first circle is divided into 2 parts and represents
½.
The second
circle is divided into 4 parts and represents 2/4.
Fractions
that name the same amount are called equivalent.
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½ |
2/4 |
½
= 2/4
They are equivalent
fractions.
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1/3 = 2/6
They are equivalent
fractions. |
1/4 = 2/8
They are equivalent
fractions. |
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1/2 |
3/6 |
1/2 = 3/6
They are equivalent
fractions.
Remember: Equivalent fractions are
different names
for the same part of a whole.
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Click on the
circle for practice.
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