Equivalent fraction mathematicial biography
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Equivalent Fractions
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Equivalent Fractions have the same value, even though they may look different.
These fractions are really the same:
| 1/2 | 2/4 | 4/8 | ||
| = | = |
Why are they the same? Because when we multiply or divide both the top and bottom by the same number, the fraction keeps its value, like this:
| × 2 | × 2 | |||
12 = 24 = 48 | ||||
| × 2 | × 2 | |||
The rule to remember is:
"Change the bottom using multiply or divide,
And the same to the top must be applied"
Note: this rule is for multiply or divide, not add or subtract.
See the Chart of Fractions with many examples of equivalent fractions.
And see Fractions on the Number Line ...
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Example: Cooking Measurements
When following a recipe, if we need 12 cup of sugar but only have a 14 cup measu