Finding Equivalent Fractions

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Remember: Equivalent fractions have the same value. To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Part A: Complete the equivalent fractions

1. 1/2 = ____/8

2. 2/3 = ____/12

3. 3/4 = ____/16

4. 1/5 = ____/20

5. 4/5 = ____/25

6. 2/7 = ____/21

Part B: Simplify these fractions to their lowest terms

7. 6/8 = ____/____

8. 10/15 = ____/____

9. 12/18 = ____/____

10. 15/20 = ____/____

11. 8/12 = ____/____

12. 14/21 = ____/____

Part C: Find two equivalent fractions for each

13. 1/3 = ____/____ = ____/____

14. 3/5 = ____/____ = ____/____

15. 2/9 = ____/____ = ____/____

Part D: Challenge – Are these fractions equivalent? Circle YES or NO

16. 2/5 and 8/20 YES / NO

17. 3/8 and 9/16 YES / NO

18. 4/6 and 6/9 YES / NO