Equivalent Fractions
Create an equivalent fractions for: 1/3
4/12, 2/6, 8/24, 16/48
Write the fractions in order from least to greatest.
7/4 3/8 1/4
1/4 3/8 7/4
Compare the following fractions: 2/5 and 2/6
2/5 > 2/6 Same numerator, different denominators
2/5 = 12/30 2/6 = 10/30
True or False
4/12 = 1/4
False 1/4 = 3/12
What common denominator could you use to compare 3/4 and 5/8.
What is 8 or 16
Complete the inequality with > or <.
3/5 _____ 9/10
3/5 < 9/10
Jojo and Adam were sharing popcorn. Jojo ate 5/12 of the bag and Adam ate 2/6 of the bag. Who ate more popcorn? How do you know?
Jojo ate more
Adam 2/6 = 4/12
4/12 < 5/12
True or False
2/4 = 7/8
False
What common denominator should you use when comparing 5/12 and 3/24.
What is 24?
Two 1st grade teachers went on a road trip together. Mrs. Sattler drove 1/10 of the way and Mrs. Angel drove 4/5 of the way. Who drove further?
Mrs. Sattler drove further because 4/5 > 1/10
4/5 = 8/10 8/10 > 1/10
Which fraction is greater?
6/12 3/4
6/12 < 3/4
Compare using <, >, or =
5/8 ___ 7/8
7/8 > 5/8 - Same denominator so you compare the numerator!
True or False
4/8 = 3/6
True--Both = 1/2
This is the lowest common denominator when comparing 5/6 and 4/5?
What is 30?
Are the following fractions equivalent:
5/15 = 1/3
Yes!
1/3 x 3/3 = 5/15
Write the fractions in order from greatest to least.
4/12, 8/7, 2/4
8/7, 2/4, 4/12
Compare using <, >, or =
9/10 ____ 103/100
9/10 < 103/100
9/10 < 1 103/100 > 1, so 103/100 is greater
True or False:
Mr. Hutchinson's drinks 8 Spindrift waters in one week. He drinks more than one per day.
TRUE!!!
This is the lowest common denominator when comparing 2/3 and 5/7.
What is 21.
Which fraction is greater than 1/2 but less than 1? How do you know?
1/4 1/3 4/7 5/4
4/7
True or False:
1/5 = 2/10
true!
Compare:
5/10 ____ 50/100
5/10 = 50/100
True of False
3/4 = 9/12
True!
This is the lowest common denominator when comparing 5/6 and 3/4?
What is 12?