A fraction can name a part of a group or region. The region below is divided into 10 equal parts and 6 of the equal parts are shaded.
Two fractions that represent the same value are called equivalent fractions. You can find a fraction that is equivalent to a given fraction by multiplying the numerator and the denominator of the given fraction by the same nonzero number.
Write five fractions that are equivalent to
The fraction
Write
Step 1 Find the GCF of 6 and 24.
Step 2 Divide the numerator and the denominator of
Exercises
Write five fractions that are equivalent to each fraction.
Complete each statement.
Is each fraction in simplest form? If not, write the fraction in simplest form.
Write each fraction in simplest form.