Finding equivalent by multiplying:
We can find equivalent fractions without using a fraction wall by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number
e.g.
Find and equivalent fraction of :
1. Choose a number to multiply the numerator and the dominator by.
I am going to choose to multiply by 3
2. Multiply the numerator by 3 and record your answers as the new numerator
3. Multiply the denominator by 3 and record your answers as the new denominator.
4. And bingo, we have found an equivalent fraction of 3/5:
We can find equivalent fractions without using a fraction wall by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number
e.g.
Find and equivalent fraction of :
1. Choose a number to multiply the numerator and the dominator by.
I am going to choose to multiply by 3
2. Multiply the numerator by 3 and record your answers as the new numerator
3. Multiply the denominator by 3 and record your answers as the new denominator.
4. And bingo, we have found an equivalent fraction of 3/5:
