Some fractions can be made 'simpler'. Simplifying means that the numerator and denominator can be smaller numbers. But the overall value of the fraction is not changed. Complete this interactive ...

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When two fractions have the same value, but have different denominators and numerators, they are called equivalent fractions. Equivalent means they are equal. They have the same value. This fraction ...

Over the past year, since I took over the common-core math beat, I’ve been thinking a lot about fractions. As I wrote in November, the Common Core State Standards for mathematics emphasize fractions ...