Equivalent Fractions
Name an equivalent fraction for 1/2
Many answers!
Compare 1/4 and 3/4.
1/4 < 3/4
Kristen has 3 quarters and 4 pennies. How much money does she have?
$0.79
You can fill the 1/4 measuring cup twice because 2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.
Name an equivalent fraction for 4/12
1/3 or multiply to a larger denominator/numerator
Compare 9/10 and 1/3.
9/10 > 1/3
Tommy has 1 quarter, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, and 3 pennies. How much money does he have?
$0.58
You and your friend are making banners for a play. The banners are the same size. Your banner has 4 equal parts and you are halfway done. Your friend's banner has 6 equal parts. Your friend has completed 5/6 of her banner. Who has a greater amount of banner left to complete?
You have a greater amount of banner left to complete!
Show two equivalent fractions for 5/6.
Many answers!
Compare 4/5 and 4/7.
4/5 > 4/7
Jack has 1/10 of a dollar. What combination of coins can he have?
1/10 of a dollar is $0.10. He can have ten pennies, two nickels, or a dime.
You have 48 trading cards. Six of the cards are rare cards. What fraction of trading cards, in eighths, are not rare cards?
1/6
Give an equivalent fraction for 8/12 that has a smaller numerator and denominator.
4/6 or 2/3
Compare 6/5 and 5/6.
6/5 > 5/6
Lisa has $3.42 in her wallet. She finds $4.83 in her pocket. How much money does she have in all?
$8.25
You use a 11/16-inch socket to tighten a bolt, but it is too small. Should you try a 3/4-inch socket or a 5/8-inch socket next?
You should use a 3/4-inch socket next.
Give an equivalent fraction for 12/16 with the smallest numerator and denominator.
3/4
Compare 1/3 and 3/8.
1/3 < 3/8
Tim has 4/5 of a dollar. What combination of coins can she have?
4/5 of a dollar is $0.80. There are many combinations of coins that make this!
There are 63 marbles in a bag. One-seventh of the marbles are red. How many of the marbles are red?
9 of the marbles are red.