Word Problems
Sarah's bookshelf has 6 shelves. Two of the shelves have books. Sarah says that 2/6 of the shelves have books. Her mom says 1/3 of the shelves have books. Who is correct?
Both are correct. 2/6 = 1/3
What fraction is equivalent to 2/3?
a) 2/4
b) 4/6
c) 4/8
b) 4/6
If I had 3/5 and you had 3/6, which fraction names a greater amount?
3/5 When the numerators are equal, the denominator tells you about the size of the parts. Fifths are larger than sixths.
True or False? 9/3 is equivalent to 3 wholes.
True
I have 2/3 of a pile of marbles. What fraction of that same pile could you have that would be equivalent with a denominator of 6?
4/6
Create 3 fractions that are equivalent to 1/2.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8
If I had 2/4 and 3/6, would I have equivalent fractions?
Yes! Both are equal to 1/2.
Is 7/8 equivalent to 1/2?
No, 7/8 > 1/2.
If I had 6/8 of a cookie and you had 2/4 of a cookie, would we have equivalent fractions?
No, 6/8 > 2/4.
Create a fraction that is equivalent to 1/3.
2/6
Are the following numbers equivalent? 1/4 and 2/6
No, 1/4 < 2/6
Fill in the missing numerator in this problem to make the 2 numbers equivalent. 1/4 = __ /8
1/4 = 2/8
Kyle ate 3/4 of a candy bar and Larry ate 3/6 of a candy bar. Who ate more?
Kyle ate more. 3/4 > 3/6
Create a fraction that is equivalent to 1/4.
2/8
Are these numbers all equivalent? 3/6, 4/8, 9/18
Yes
Tim has 2 candy bars. Each candy bar is divided into 8 parts. What fraction represents both of the candy bars? Draw a picture to help you answer the problem.
16/8
Andy bought a pack of 8 pencils. He gave 2 away. What is the fraction for the amount he gave away? How many fourths does that equal?
2/8 = 1/4
Create 2 equivalent fractions for 3 wholes.
3/1 and 6/2
Which number in the pattern is NOT equivalent? 2/3, 4/8, 6/9?
4/8 is not equivalent to the other two fractions.
Mr. Flores has 2 cans of juice. He gave 1 can to Greg. Write 3 equivalent fractions to describe what fraction of the cans was given to Greg.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8