How do you write equivalent fractions?
Equivalent
fractions are fractions that have the same value or
represent the same part of a whole object or group.
You can make an equivalent fraction using models or using multiplication
or division.
Example 1: To write a fraction equivalent to
green frogs:
- Divide the whole group into a different number of equal-sized
parts.
- The group of frogs now has 4
equal-sized parts. One of the four
parts is green frogs, so
is equivalent to .
A fraction bar model can also be used to show that 
is equal to 
.
