Find Equivalent Fractions

In this activity, we will be finding equivalent fractions.

Equivalent fractions are the same size.

Example

In the diagram below, the shaded section represents 2/6 or 1/3

You find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

You can also divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

This is what you do when you reduce or simplify a fraction.

Let's try some questions now.