What does it mean to say that 2 fraction are equivalent

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

An example should make this clear:

1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

We find 2/4 by multiplying 1/2 by 2/2 (we are really multiplying by 1).

1/2 * 3/3 = (1*3) / (2*3) = 3/6 is also equivalent to 1/2.

They are equal or the same