Which of the following fractions are equivalent to 2/4? (Select all that apply)

1/2
3/6
4/8
2/3

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To determine which of the fractions are equivalent to \( \frac{2}{4} \), we can simplify \( \frac{2}{4} \) and then compare it to the other fractions.

  1. Simplifying \( \frac{2}{4} \): \[ \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \]

Now, let's check each of the given fractions:

  1. \( \frac{1}{2} \) - This is equivalent to \( \frac{2}{4} \).
  2. \( \frac{3}{6} \) - Simplifying this gives \( \frac{3 \div 3}{6 \div 3} = \frac{1}{2} \), so it is equivalent.
  3. \( \frac{4}{8} \) - Simplifying this gives \( \frac{4 \div 4}{8 \div 4} = \frac{1}{2} \), so it is equivalent.
  4. \( \frac{2}{3} \) - This cannot be simplified to \( \frac{1}{2} \) and is not equivalent.

The fractions that are equivalent to \( \frac{2}{4} \) are:

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

Thus, the correct selections are:

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