Equivalent Fractions are fractions that are equal or have the same value. They both represent the same pieces.
They are either a multiple or a divisor.
-This is like a multiple, you have a pie. Your sharing it with your best friend. So, each of you get 1/2 of the pie. The 2 pieces of the pie are too big for you two to eat. So, you went and cut the 2 pieces into half. Now you both have 2/4.
-To find a multiple of a fraction, you multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.
-Example: 2/4 x 5/5 = 10/20
-This is a divisor, you have a pie. It was cut into 4 pieces. You and your friend are going to share it. So, you get 2/4 and he gets 2/4. You put your 2 pieces together and realize you have 1/2 of the whole pie.
-To find a divisor of a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
-Example: 50/60 divide by 10/10 = 5/6