6th Grade Math Textbook, Progress

Equivalent Fractions

6-4

Fractions that name the same part of a whole or a set

are called equivalent fractions. 
^12 
, 
^24 
, 
^36 
, 
^48 
are equivalent.

To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator

and denominator of the fraction by the samenonzero number.

This does not change the value because it is the same as

multiplying or dividing by 1.

^56 

 1 n 8 
 
 382 

^1 r

^56 
33 
^1158

3.^82 .
88 
^14

^56 

^1158 
 
 382 

^14 

^56 
and 
^1158 
are equivalent fractions. 
 382 
and 
^14 
are equivalent fractions.

1

2

1

6

1

6

1

6

1

1

4

1

4

1

8

1

8

1

8

1

8

Think

6  3  18

Think

8  8  1

In each exercise, which two figures show equivalent

fractions? Explain your answer.

1. a. b. c. d.


2. a. b. c. d.

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