Equivalent fractions
Watch this video to learn about equivalent fractions
A fraction can be written in different ways and still mean the same thing. These are called equivalent fractions.
Look at the shaded areas in these rectangles.
So \(\frac{3}{5} = \frac{6}{{10}}\).
You can produce lots of equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the top and bottom by the same number.
If you are asked to fill in a missing number, remember that the top and bottom must be multiplied or divided by the same number.
Question
What is the missing number? \(\frac{4}{5} = \frac{?}{{15}}\)
Here, the bottom is multiplied by \(3\), so you must multiply the top by \(3\).
\(\frac{4}{5} = \frac{{12}}{{15}}\)