create 3 equivalent fractions for the fraction 2/7 . Explain how all of those are equivalent
we have the fraction
2/7
Remember that equivalent fractions are fractions that the quotient is the same
If you multiply a number by 1 or 1/1 the result is the same number
Example
if you have 2/7 and you multiply by (3/3)
(2/7)*(3/3)
remember that 3/3=1
so
(2/7)*(3/3)=6/21
2/7 and 6/21 are equivalent fractions
because
2/7=0.2857
6/21=0.2857
second equivalent fraction
2/7 multiply by 5/5
(2/7)(5/5)=10/35
2/7 and 10/35 are equivalent
because
2/7=0.2857
10/35=0.2857
third equivalent fraction
2/7 multiply by 4/4
(2/7)(4/4)=8/28
2/7 and 8/28 are equivalent
because
2/7=8/28
multiply in cross
2*28=7*8
56=56 ----> is true
that means
fractions are equivalent
Remember
If you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction, by the same number, you obtain a equivalent fraction