# Visualizing equivalent fractions

4 videos
3 skills
Learn how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number.

### Intro to equivalent fractions

VIDEO 4:18 minutes
Ever had to share a pizza and got stuck with a smaller piece? Not fair! We're here to stand up for your delicious, hot EQUAL pizza slice. Watch.

### Visualizing equivalent fractions

VIDEO 3:45 minutes
To understand equivalent fractions it helps to "see" the fractions using something like a grid with shaded and unshaded sections representing the fraction.

### Equivalent fractions (with fraction models)

PRACTICE PROBLEMS
Practice finding equivalent fractions. These problems show you pictures of fractions to help you out.

### More on equivalent fractions

VIDEO 4:54 minutes
Important: if you multiply a fraction's numerator and the denominator by the same number, you'll end up with an equivalent fraction. Got it? Maybe? No problem, we'll help!

### Equivalent fractions

PRACTICE PROBLEMS
Practice making equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number.

### Equivalent fractions and different wholes

VIDEO 6:06 minutes
Learn how two fractions are equivalent only if they refer to the same whole. For example, 1/2 of a small circle is not the same as 1/2 of a big circle.

### Equivalent fractions and different wholes

PRACTICE PROBLEMS
These practice problems help you understand why you can only compare fractions of the same whole. (Half of a small circle isn't the same as half of a big circle.)