What is equivalent to 2/5?

Math Tutor Explanation Using Multiplication:

One way to find fractions equivalent to 2/5 is to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same whole number.

Step 1: Step 1: Choose a whole number (other than zero), such as 2

Step 2: Step 2: Multiply both the numerator (2) and denominator (5) by this number: 2 × 2 = 4 and 5 × 2 = 10, yielding 4/10

Math Tutor Explanation Using Division (Simplification):

You can also create equivalent fractions by dividing the numerator and the denominator by the same common factor if possible (in this case, 2/5 is already simplified, but this shows the reverse process).

Step 1: Step 1: Identify any common factor for the numerator and denominator greater than 1

Step 2: Step 2: If possible, divide both by that factor to simplify or reverse the process to make larger equivalents

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Math Tutor suggests: Practice Finding Equivalent Fractions

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