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Equivalent fractions

Learn equivalent fractions with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.

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1. Explanation

Key idea

Equivalent fractions is part of fractions and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
Equivalent fractions are made by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise equivalent fractions until the steps feel automatic.

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2. Visual

Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.

3. Help guide

Learn the rule: Equivalent fractions are made by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Worked model: Start with 3/5. Multiply top and bottom by 2. 3/5 = 6/10.
Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.

4. Worked examples

Answer: 6/10

5. Interactive questions

6. Flashcards

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FrontRule for Equivalent fractions

BackEquivalent fractions are made by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

FrontExample answer: Which fraction is equivalent to 2/3: 4/6 or 3/6?

Back2/3 × 2/2 = 4/6, so 4/6 is equivalent to 2/3.

FrontCommon check for Equivalent fractions

BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.

7. Finish

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