How to do the butterfly strategy

Do the Butterfly Strategy

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First take two fractions and put them together

First take two fractions and put them together

Next circle two numbers each from a different fraction

Next circle two numbers each from a different fraction

Then multiply them

Then multiply them

Then write the answer on the bottom or top

Then write the answer on the bottom or top

Next take the other numbers and multiply them

Next take the other numbers and multiply them

Then put that answer on the other side

Then put that answer on the other side

Then compare the two products . If there the same numbers then the fractions are equivalent.

Then compare the two products . If there the same numbers then the fractions are equivalent.

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