Equivalent fractions

Key notes:

Equivalent fractions are 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.

Equivalent fractions:

Learn with an example

🔥Type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:

1/4 =2/__

These number lines show equivalent fractions.
The first number line shows 1/4.
Find the fraction shown on the second number line.

The second number line shows 2/8.

1/4 =2/8

🔥Type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:

4/__ = 2/5

These number lines show equivalent fractions.
The first number line shows 2/5.
Find the fraction shown on the first number line.

The first number line shows 4/10.

4/10 =2/5

Which fraction is equivalent to 2/10?

  • 2/6
  • 1/4
  • 3/10
  • 1/5

You can use number lines. First show 2/10.

Now show the other fractions.

1/5 is equivalent to 2/10

Let’s practice!