Equivalent Fractions

    Equivalent fractions are two fractions that are the same amount.  Here are some examples of some equivalent fractions:

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1 Whole

2 Halves

4 Fourths

All of these fractions are equal.  They all take up the same amount of the whole.You might think that the only way to show fractions are in the form of circles, but they are not always shown on circles.  You can show fractions in rectangles too.  Below is an example of equivalent fractions that are in the form of rectangles.

             1 Whole

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1 Whole

2 Halves

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 2 Halves

4 Fourths

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 4 Fourths

8 Eighths

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 8 Eighths



 

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