Equivalent fractions are the fractions having the same value. An equivalent fraction of a given fraction can be obtained by multiplying its numerator and denominator by the same number Learn what equivalent fractions are and how to find them using different methods. See solved examples and practice problems on equivalent fractions. What Is Equivalent Fraction? An equivalent fraction is defined as a fraction that looks different but represents the same value or proportion as another fraction. For example, 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are equivalent fractions because they all signify “half” of a whole. The Fraction Equivalent Calculator is an online utility that calculates an equivalent fraction by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator of a given fraction by the same number (called the multiplier).