Equivalent Fractions
Write a fraction that is equivalent to 1/2.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, ....
Write a fraction that is equal to 1 whole.
3/3, 4/4, ... Any fraction with the SAME numerator and denominator
1/4 ____ 6/12
1/4 < 6/12
2 x 1/4 =
2/4
Will ate 2/4 of a cupcake. Max D. ate 3/6 of a cupcake. Who ate more?
They ate the same amount.
Write a fraction that is equivalent to 3/4.
6/8, 9/12, 12/16, 30/40,....
Write a fraction that is greater than 1/2.
3/4, 5/6, 9/10,...
3/4 ____ 5/6
3/4 < 5/6
Write and solve 1/3 + 1/3 +1/3 +1/3 as a multiplication equation.
4 x 1/3 = 4/3
Hannaford did a survey and found out 2/8 of their customers prefer vegetables and 3/6 perfer fruit. Do more customers prefer vegetables or fruit?
Fruit, because 3/6 > 2/8.
Are 5/6 and 10/14 equivalent. Show your thinking!
No! 5 x 2 is 10, but 6 x 2 is 12, not 14.
True or false: 1/2 > 11/12?
False!
75/100 ____ 7/10
75/100 > 7/10
4 x 5/6 =
20/6
36/3 or 12 miles
Find a fraction that is equivalent to 5/40.
1/8, 10/80, 50/400, ...
True or false: 1/2 > 1/4
True
3/5 ____ 5/10
3/5 > 5/10
Write and solve 3/8 + 3/8 + 3/8 as a multiplication equation.
3 x 3/8 = 9/8
Joey wants to make 2 batches of cookies for her favorite teacher, Mr. D. One batch requires 3/4 cup of flower. How many cups would she need for 2 batches?
6/4
What is the quick and easy rule for finding equivalent fractions?
Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the SAME number!!!!
True or false: 1/2 < 4/6
True
7/8 = 21/24
20 x 3/7 =
60/7
Annalise says that 4/8 is always the same as 1/2. Kae'Mell says she is incorrect. Do you agree with Annalise or with Kae'Mell? Why?
I disagree, because it depends on the size of the whole.