Equivalent Fractions

An equivalent fraction is found by scaling a fraction.

To do this, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.

 

 

Some equivalent fractions - with gaps !

 

 

Simplifying fractions

Visual fractions

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64

 

Cutting a whole into two equal parts gives two halves.

Cutting a whole into four equal parts gives four quarters.

Cutting a half into two equal parts gives two quarters.

Cutting a whole into eight equal parts gives eight eights.

Cutting a quarter into two equal parts gives two eighths.

Cutting an eighth into two equal parts gives two sixteenths.

Cutting a sixteenth into two equal parts gives two thirtysecondths.

Cutting a thirtysecondth into two equal parts gives two sixtyfourths.

 

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1/3 , 1/6 , 1/9

Cutting a whole into three equal parts gives three thirds.

Cutting a third into two equal parts gives two sixths.

 

Cutting a third into three equal parts gives three ninths.

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1/5 , 1/10 , 1/20