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5/10 is equal to 1/2. Whatever you multiply the numerator by you must multiply the denominator and you will always get same valued fractions
Equivalent fractions are fractions that are equal. So, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.
If you are trying to convert 1/2 and 2/5 to fractions with different denominators, multiply the fractions by a fraction that is equal to 1. Go to the following URL to see an example.http://i30.tinypic.com30sbjfo.pngIn this example we see that by multiplying 1/2 by 4/4 (which is equal to 1), we change the fraction's denominator (and numerator) and thus change the numbers without changing the value of the fraction.
Equivalent fractions are true when they show the same value: 2/4 = 1/2 = 4/8 all equal a half of the whole.
You answer the questions and then put them from the littlest value to the greatest value. It is just like fractions. 2/3 and 1/2. they equal 4/6 and 3/6 4/6 would be greater so 2/3 would be greater. Its just as simple as that. Except not fractions.