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Using the image above, how many different ways can you find of writing $\frac{1}{2}$?

 

From the picture, what equivalent fractions for $\frac{1}{3}$ can you find?

 

Again, using the image of the fraction wall, how else could you write $\frac{3}{4}$?

 

What other fractions do you know that are the same as $\frac{1}{2}$?

 

Find some other fractions which are equivalent to $\frac{3}{4}$.

 

Can you find any "rules" for working out equivalent fractions?

You might find it helpful to print off a picture of the fraction wall.