Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same value, even though they may look different. For example, the fractions 1/2, 6/12, and 50/100 are all equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole. To find equivalent fractions, we can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. This will not change the value of the fraction, but it will create an equivalent fraction with different numbers. For example, to find fractions equivalent to 3/4, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same whole number, such as 2, 3, or 4, to get 6/8, 9/12, or 12/16, respectively.

Equivalent fractions are useful in simplifying equations and making it easier to work with fractions. They are also important in understanding the concept of fractions and their relationship to a whole.