Equivalent Quest

Solving the Mystery of Equal Values

The Secret of Equivalence

Equivalent fractions are fractions that name the same amount, even though they look different.

"It's like saying 12 inches and 1 foot. Different numbers, same length!"

1/2

2/4

4/8

To find an equivalent fraction, multiply the numerator and the denominator by the SAME number.

1

3

2

2

=

2

6

This works because you are basically multiplying by 1 (2/2 = 1 whole)!

When we multiply the denominator, we are splitting each part into smaller pieces.

If we split 1/2 into 2 pieces each, we get 2/4!

1/2

2/4