How can I generate equivalent fractions of a given fraction?
Multiply the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by the same number. The chosen number cannot be ZERO. Also dividing the numerator and denominator of a given fraction by the same number also generates an equivalent fractions. Again the chosen number cannot be ZERO. A fraction has many representations. So which name should one use to identify it? We use the representation that is in the simplest form. This will be further clarified in future tutorial. In the above example, the simplest form is 5/8. Problems: Give four equivalent fractions to each of these fractions: 3/7, 4/11, 2/5, 60/100. Remember: Zero cannot be used when forming equivalent fractions. All other numbers are permitted. When a given fraction is given, let’s demonstrate how to get the equivalent fraction that has one in the numerator. So we ask, what is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 that has one i the numerator. Divide the numerator and the denominator by 3. See the following example. Click the link for more
