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Why are 1/2 and 1/4 called equivalent fractions

Why are 1/2 and 1/4 called equivalent fractions
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Why are 1/2 and 1/4 called equivalent fractions

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they aren't 1/4 is .25 or 25% and 1/2 is .50 or 50%
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Because 1/2 and 1/4 are equal amounts, if that makes sense 
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