They are all equivalent fractions. You can use multiplication to find equivalent fractions, by multiplying both the denominator and the numerator by a number. Here, \(\frac {1} {2}\) has been ...

A common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6. So, for each fraction we need an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 6. To find the equivalent fraction for \( \frac{1}{2} \) we need to multiply the ...

I had Sprite create fraction equivalents by taping the pieces onto paper; for example, one-half equals eight sixteenths. This is a hands-on, self-checking activity because the pieces should match in ...

Over my forty years or so in and around dealing rooms and financial markets, I have heard many theories as to how to approach that problem and have settled on a process that has worked for me.