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🚀 Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they both represent the same part of a whole. To identify and generate equivalent fractions, we can multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. This keeps the value of the fraction the same while changing its appearance.

Theory Explanation

Understanding Fractions

A fraction consists of two parts: the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number). The numerator represents how many parts we have, while the denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Generating Equivalent Fractions

To generate equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, to find an equivalent fraction for 1/2, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2, resulting in 2/4.

Identifying Equivalent Fractions

To identify if two fractions are equivalent, cross-multiply and compare the results. If the products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

Key Points

  • 🎯 Equivalent fractions represent the same value.
  • 🎯 You can generate equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
  • 🎯 Cross-multiplication can be used to check if two fractions are equivalent.

Examples:💡

Find two equivalent fractions for 3/5.

Solution:

Step 1: Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2: 3 × 2 = 6 and 5 × 2 = 10, so one equivalent fraction is 6/10.

Step 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator by 3: 3 × 3 = 9 and 5 × 3 = 15, so another equivalent fraction is 9/15.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Students often think that changing only the numerator or only the denominator will create an equivalent fraction.

    Correction: Remind students that both the numerator and denominator must be changed by the same factor to maintain the value of the fraction.

  • Mistake: Some students may confuse equivalent fractions with fractions that are not equal, such as 1/2 and 1/3.

    Correction: Encourage students to use cross-multiplication to verify if two fractions are equivalent.

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