Equiv Fractions

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

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 4/8

• 5/9

How are equivalent fractions formed?

• By adding or subtracting the same number from the numerator and denominator.

• By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

• By multiplying the numerator by one number and the denominator by a different number.

• By only multiplying the numerator and keeping the denominator the same.

If you multiply both the numerator and denominator of 1/2 by 3, what equivalent fraction do you get?

• 3/2

• 1/6

• 3/6

• 2/3

What equivalent fraction is formed when both the numerator and denominator of 3/4 are multiplied by 5?

• 15/4

• 3/20

• 8/9

• 15/20