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Introduction to Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 2/3, 4/6, and 6/9 all represent the same portion of a whole. Understanding this concept is crucial for simplifying fractions and solving fraction-related problems.

Visualizing Equivalent Fractions

Let's start with a simple fraction: 2/3. Imagine you have a whole shape, like a rectangle, divided into three equal parts. If you shade two out of these three parts, you have 2/3 of the rectangle shaded.

Creating Equivalent Fractions

To find fractions equivalent to 2/3, you can further divide each section of your rectangle. If you draw a horizontal line dividing each of the three sections into two, you now have six sections in total. Since the same amount of the rectangle is shaded, you now have 4/6 shaded sections, demonstrating that 2/3 is equivalent to 4/6.

Similarly, if you divide each of the original three sections into three parts instead, you get nine sections. With six out of these nine sections shaded, you find that 2/3 is also equivalent to 6/9.

Using a Number Line

Equivalent fractions can also be shown on a number line. When you place 2/3 on a number line, you divide the segment between 0 and 1 into three equal parts. 2/3 is two parts along this line. If you divide the same segment into six parts, 4/6 lands on the same point as 2/3. Doing the same with nine parts, 6/9 will also coincide with 2/3 and 4/6, visually proving their equivalence.

Conclusion

Understanding equivalent fractions helps in simplifying and comparing fractions in various mathematical problems. By visualizing fractions and practicing with number lines, you can easily identify and create equivalent fractions. Use our flashcards and videos to test your knowledge and build confidence in handling equivalent fractions.