MODULE 2.

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EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS
Equivalent fractions are the fractions that have different numerators and denominators
but are equal to the same value. For example, 2/4 and 3/6 are equivalent fractions,
because they both are equal to the ½. A fraction is a part of a whole. Equivalent
fractions represent the same proportion of the whole. For each fraction, we can find its
equivalent fraction by multiplying both numerator and denominator with the same
number. For example, we have to find the third equivalent fraction of ⅔; then we have to
multiply 2/3 by 3/3. Hence, 2/3 x (3/3) = 6/9, is the fraction equivalent to 2/3. Equivalent
fractions are evaluated by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the
denominator by the same number. Therefore, equivalent fractions, when reduced to
their simplified value, will all be the same.
Equivalent Fractions Chart

Unit Fraction Equivalent Fractions

1/2 2/4, 3/6, 4/8..

1/3 2/6, 3/9, 4/12..

1/4 2/8, 3/12, 4/16..

1/5 2/10, 3/15, 4/20,..

1/6 2/12, 3/18, 4/24,..

1/7 2/14, 3/21, 4/28,..

1/8 2/16, 3/24, 4/32,..

1/9 2/18, 3/27, 4/36,..

By making the denominators the same, we can evaluate if two fractions are equivalent.
For example, find if 2/3 and 6/9 are equivalent. LCM of 3 and 9 = 9. Multiply 2/3 by 3/3
to make the denominator equal to 9. 2/3 x 3/3 = 6/9. Hence, by making the
denominators the same, we can see, 2/3 and 6/9 are equivalent fractions. Given, two
fractions 1/2 and 3/6. Cross multiply both the fractions to get:
1x6=6
2x3=6
Since, both the values are equal, therefore, 1/2 and 3/6 are equivalent fractions.
If two fractions are given, we can simply find their decimals to check if they are equivalent
fractions.
Let us check if 1/4 and 3/12 are equivalent fractions by converting them in decimal form.
1/4 = 0.25
3/12 = 0.25
Since, both the fractions results in the same decimal, thus they are equivalent.