equivalent fractions
Differently written equals
Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same value despite having different numerators and denominators.
The fractions 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are all equivalent—they name the same quantity.
You create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number: To add 1/3 and 1/4, first convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
- simplifyMake less complex
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- numeratorNumber being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
- ratioComparative numerical relation
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