Equivalent Fractions
3/4 = ?/32
24
Compare the fractions using < , >, or = by finding common denominators.
¾ ____ ⅞
< less than
Macy ate 4/10 of a box of crackers last week. Then she ate 2/10 of the box of crackers this week. In simplest form, what fraction of the box of crackers did Macy eat altogether?
3/5 of the box
6 ⅖ + 3 ⅘
Simplify your answer!
10 1/5
What is the value of 3/10 x 5? (write your answer as an improper fraction)
15/10
What would be the equivalent improper fraction for 12 4/7?
88/7
Compare:
½ ___ 2/8
> Greater than
Jeff cuts 2 pieces of wood for a project. One piece measures ¾ of a foot long, and the other measures ¼ of a foot long. In simplest form, what is the difference in the two lengths of wood?
1/2 of a foot
6 5/12 - 4 9/12
Simplify your answer!
1 2/3
Kevin cuts a loaf of bread into 12 equal pieces. He eats 5/12 of the loaf of bread. How many pieces of bread does Kevin eat?
5 pieces
8/? = 2/3
12
Find common denominators and compare:
11/12 and 3/4
11/12 > 3/4
50/100 + 30/100
Write your answer in simplest form!
4/5
On Monday. Mrs. Tripp’s class filled 3 ⅖ boxes with books to donate to charity. On Wednesday, the class filled 4 ⅗ more boxes with books to donate. How many boxes of books will Mrs. Tripp’s class donate in all?
8 boxes
5 x 1/6
OR
1/6 x 5
Find an equivalent fraction by simplifying 4/40.
1/10
Simon spends 1/3 of an hour finishing an art project. Phil spends 2/5 of an hour finishing his art project. Does Simon spend more or less time than Phil?
Simon spends less time than Phil.
Macy had 45 pennies. Grace had 30 pennies. Mia had 25 pennies. Out of 100 pennies, how many pennies did Macy and Grace have altogether? Write this number as a fraction.
75/100
The Miller and Brigg families are eating at a pizza buffet. The Millers eat 2 1/3 pizzas. The Brigg eat 1 2/3 more pizzas than the Millers. How many pizzas did the Brigg family eat?
4 pizzas
Your friend makes strawberry jam and raspberry jam. He makes enough strawberry jam to fill ½ of a jar. He makes 5 times as much raspberry jam as strawberry jam. How many FULL jars of raspberry jam does he make?
2 full jars
Find the equivalent (simplified) mixed number for 75/10.
7 1/2
What is a correct comparison for 5/6 and 5/8?
A. 20/6 < 15/8
B. 20/6 = 15/8
C. 20/24 < 15/24
D. 20/24 > 15/24
D. 20/24 > 15/24
Annie read 60 out of 100 pages in a book. Write the fraction of the book that she has left, in simplest form.
2/5 of the book
Nate is 10 years old. His brother is 5 3/4 years younger than him. How old is Nate's little brother?
4 1/4 years old
Beth visited a candy shop on her birthday. She bought eight bags of candy, and each bag weighed 3/7 of a pound. What was the total weight of Beth's candy? (write your answer as a mixed number)
3 3/7 pounds