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Equivalent fractions

Equivalent fractions look different but are the same size: 1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8.

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How to do it

  1. Multiply the top and the bottom by the same number.
  2. Or divide both by the same number to simplify.

Worked example

2/3 = ?/9
Bottom: 3 × 3 = 9, so multiply the top by 3 too.
2/3 = 6/9

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Always do the same thing to the top and the bottom.

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