Equivalent Fractions
What are equivalent fractions?
- Equivalent fractions are two fractions that represent the same amount
- They are different ways of writing the same thing
- For example, and are equivalent fractions
How do I find an equivalent fraction?
- To find an equivalent fraction, multiply the top and bottom of a fraction by the same number
- is equivalent to and and etc.
- For each fraction, there are an infinite number of equivalent fractions
Examiner Tip
- Using equivalent fractions can help with shading parts of diagrams questions as well as adding and subtracting fractions without a calculator
- Remember that if you have your calculator in the exam you can use it to check your work