Fraction Vocabulary
Fractions that name the same part of a whole or the same location on a number line.
Equivalent Fractions
Using multiplication, generate a fraction equivalent to 3/7
6/14
Using division, generate a fraction equivalent to 2/6
1/3
Find an equivalent fraction for 3/5
6/10
Use the area model to write a fraction equivalent to 1/2.
2/4
The number below the fraction bar in a fraction that shows the total number of equal parts.
Denominator
Using multiplication, generate a fraction equivalent to 10/40
20/80
Using division, generate a fraction equivalent to 4/10
2/5
Find an equivalent fraction for 7/8
14/16
Use the area model to write a fraction equivalent to 1/3
2/3.
The number above the fraction bar that represents part of the whole.
Numerator
Using multiplication, generate a fraction equivalent to 5/8
10/16
Using division, generate a fraction equivalent to 10/10
1
Find an equivalent fraction for 4/12
8/24, 1/3
Use the area model to write a fraction equivalent to 3/4
6/8
A number that names part of a whole, part of a set, or a number on a number line.
Fraction
Using multiplication, generate a fraction equivalent to 12/36
24/72
Using division, generate a fraction equivalent to 4/6
2/3
Find an equivalent fraction for 12/16
6/8
Use the area model to write a fraction equivalent to 2/5
4/10
A commonly used fraction that helps you understand a different size or amount
Benchmark Fractions
Using multiplication, generate a fraction equivalent to 15/45
30/90
Using division, generate a fraction equivalent to 6/8
3/4
Find an equivalent fraction for 18/20
9/10
Use the are model to write a fraction equivalent to 6/10
12/20