One half, many ways
1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8. Each fraction describes the same proportion of a whole.
1/2
2/4
3/6
How to make an equivalent fraction
- Choose a non-zero number.
- Multiply the numerator by that number.
- Multiply the denominator by the same number.
For 2/3, multiply top and bottom by 2:
2/3 = (2 × 2)/(3 × 2) = 4/6
You can also divide the top and bottom by the same common factor to simplify a fraction.
Key rule: whatever you do to the numerator, do the same to the denominator to keep the value unchanged.