How to find equivalent fractions and understanding what they are

The video tutorial explains the concept of equivalent fractions, demonstrating how fractions like 1/2 can be expressed as 3/6 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It further illustrates this with another example using 2/7 and 4/14. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of equivalent fractions in operations like addition and subtraction, ensuring that fractions have the same denominator.

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by 3?

• 3/9

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/5

If you multiply both the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 2, what is the resulting fraction?

• 2/9

• 4/7

• 2/14

• 4/14

Why is it important to have the same denominator when adding fractions?

• To ensure the fractions are equivalent

• To make the fractions look similar

• To avoid changing the value of the fractions

• To simplify the addition process

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 when both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

• 2/3

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 3/6

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2?

• 3/5

• 5/10

• 2/4

• 4/8