Fractions, fractions!
What do you call two fractions that name the same size or amount?
What are equivalent fractions?
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/2
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, etc.
Name two equivalent fractions for 5/8
10/16, 15/24, 20/32
The numerator is the bottom number of a fraction.
FALSE
If I cut a pizza into 8 equal slices and eat 3, what fraction did I eat? What fraction is left?
I ate: 3/8
Leftover: 5/8
Show 2/7 on a number line.
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/4
2/8, 3/12, 4/16, 5/20, etc.
Name two equivalent fractions for 5/4
10/8, 15/12, 20/16
Equivalent fractions must have the same denominator.
FALSE
Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/8?
Why?
1/2
This part of the fraction names how many fractional parts are shaded or given.
What is the numerator?
Name two equivalent fractions for 3/4
6/8, 9/12, 12/16, etc.
Name two equivalent fractions for 12/16
3/4, 6/8, 9/12, 15/20
I can show equivalent fractions using number lines and tape diagrams.
TRUE
If you draw a number line from 0 to 1, where would 1/2 go? Where would 2/2 go?
Must show it on a whiteboard.
This part of the fraction tells how many parts are in the whole.
What is the denominator?
Name two equivalent fractions for 2/5
4/10, 6/15, 8/20, etc.
Name two equivalent fractions for 7/8
14/16, 21/25
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions. Explain/show your answer.
TRUE
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions because they name the same amount.
If I have two identical candy bars and I eat 1/2 of mine, but you eat 2/4 of yours, who ate more?
We ate the same.
Draw a numberline and show 6/3.
Must demonstrate it on a whiteboard.
Which of the following is NOT equivalent to 2/3?
4/6, 10/12, 10/15
10/12
Name three equivalent fractions for 7/3
14/6, 21/9, 28/12
5/8 and 6/12 are equivalent fractions. Explain/show your answer.
FALSE
6/12 is equal to 1/2, but 5/8 is not. 4/8 would be equal to 1/2.
I have a set of 6 marbles. 2 are red and 4 are blue. What fraction of the set is red?
Red: 2/6
Blue: 4/6