Equivalent Fractions
Create an equivalent fraction for: 4/12
1/3, 2/6, 8/24, 16/48
Write the fractions in order from least to greatest.
4/15, 2/15, 7/15
2/15, 4/15, 7/15
Compare the following fractions: 5/9 and 5/12
5/9 is greater than 5/12
What is the name for values such as 12/7 and 5/4 in which the numerator is greater than the denominator?
Improper fraction
Write the fractions in order from least to greatest.
1/2, 1/5, 1/3
1/5, 1/3, 1/2
Matt and Scott were sharing popcorn. Matt ate 5/12 of the bag and Scott ate 2/6 of the bag. Who ate more popcorn? How do you know?
Matt
2/6 = 4/12, 4/12 < 5/12
What is the name for fractions that are split differently but are the same size?
Equivalent fractions
In order to create equivalent fractions, what should one do with various forms of 1?
multiply by a form of 1 or divide by a form of 1
Write the fractions in order from least to greatest.
4/9, 4/3, 4/5
4/9, 4/5, 4/3
There was a pizza in the staff lounge. The 4th grade teachers ate 6/12 of the pizza and the 5th grade teachers ate 2/4 of the pizza. Who ate more pizza?
Neither - they ate the same amount! 1/2
What is the name for the part of the fraction that shows that number of pieces eaten/shaded/taken?
Numerator
Write the fractions in order from least to greatest.
3/4, 4/6, 6/12
6/12, 4/6, 3/4
Which fraction is smaller? 5/6 and 4/5?
4/5
What is the name for the part of the fraction that shows how many total pieces the shape is split into?
Denominator
How do you know if a fraction is equivalent to 1/2?
The numerator is half of the denominator.
Write the fractions in order from greatest to least.
4/12, 7/8, 2/4
7/8, 2/4, 4/12
Compare the following using < , > , =
3/4 ____ 75/100
How do you know if a fraction is equivalent to 1 whole?
The numerator and denominator are the same number.