Meaning & use
equivalent fractions
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Meaning
nounpluralmathematics
Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value.
Grammar: Always used in the plural; a single one is 'an equivalent fraction'.
Patterns
- equivalent fractions of something
- find equivalent fractions
1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same amount.
The teacher asked us to find three equivalent fractions for 3/4.
To get equivalent fractions, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Common combinations
- find equivalent fractions
- Can you find equivalent fractions for 1/3?
- create equivalent fractions
- You can create equivalent fractions by multiplying both parts by 2.
- list equivalent fractions
- Please list equivalent fractions for 2/5.
- equivalent fractions for
- What are equivalent fractions for 7/8?
Word family
- equivalent adjective
- Equal in value, amount, or meaning.
- fraction noun
- A numerical quantity that is not a whole number.
Commonly confused: equivalent fractions or equal fractions?
equivalent fractions vs equal fractions
Not a standard term; 'equivalent fractions' is the correct phrase for fractions that have the same value but different forms.
Practice
Which pair are equivalent fractions?
Choose one answer.
1/2 and 2/4 both equal 0.5, so they are equivalent. The other pairs have different values.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “equivalent fractions”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.