Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount. For example, the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they both describe the same portion of a whole. You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number) by the same non-zero number.
To visualize equivalent fractions, you can use shapes or number lines. When you divide a shape into equal parts, different ways of shading those parts can show equivalent fractions. Understanding equivalent fractions is important for comparing and simplifying fractions in math.