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Equivalent fractions

Equivalent fractions are fractions that look different but show exactly the same amount.
$Equivalent fractions$
You can make equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
$Making equivalent fractions using multiplcation$
You can simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. This is called cancelling.
Sometimes fractions will cancel more than once.
$Making equivalent fractions using division$

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