how to solve equivalent fractions?

Equivalent Fractions have the same value, even though they may look different.

Why are they the same? Because when you multiply or divide both the top and bottom by the same number, the fraction keeps it's value.

The rule to remember is:

"Change the bottom using multiply or divide,
And the same to the top must be applied"

So, here is why those fractions are really the same:

	× 2		× 2
1	=	2	=	4
2		4		8
	× 2		× 2

And visually it looks like this: 
 

1/2		2/4		4/8
	=		=