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Interactive Fraction Visualizer

Visualize fractions with interactive bars! Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on fractions while seeing visual representations. Understand equivalent fractions and fraction operations intuitively.

Fraction Inputs

1/2 = 50.0%
1/4 = 25.0%

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent to First Fraction
\(\frac{2}{4}\)
\(\frac{3}{6}\)
\(\frac{4}{8}\)
\(\frac{5}{10}\)
Equivalent to Second Fraction
\(\frac{2}{8}\)
\(\frac{3}{12}\)
\(\frac{4}{16}\)
\(\frac{5}{20}\)

Theory & Formula

What Are Fractions?

A fraction represents part of a whole. The numerator counts the parts you have, while the denominator shows how many equal parts make the whole.

Visual Representation

Fraction bars divide a whole into equal segments and highlight the portion specified by the numerator.

Equivalent Fractions

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value. Multiply or divide both numerator and denominator by the same number to generate equivalents.

\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{4}{8}\)

Concept check

Is 2/4 the same value as 1/2?

External educational resource

Explore fractions in PhET

Open PhET's Fractions: Intro simulation to build fractions on a number line, with shapes, and as percentages, and watch equivalent forms snap into place.

PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder

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