Equivalent Fractions - Arithmetic Step by Step

Create fractions equal to 2/5 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number. Multiplying by 2/2 gives 4/10; multiplying by 3/3 gives 6/15. The value stays the same.

Example

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2/5

step: 2/5 x 2/2 = 4/10
step: 2/5 x 3/3 = 6/15

scaling-fractions Multiplying top and bottom by the same nonzero number is the same as multiplying by 1, so the value never changes. This lets you rewrite a fraction with any denominator you need — a key step for comparing and adding fractions.