Equivalent Fractions
Write one equivalent fraction for 2/3
WHAT IS 4/6 6/9 8/12 10/15
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 2/5 + 1/5
3/5
45/8
5 5/8
What is the top part of a fraction called?
Numerator
Write one equivalent fraction for 1/3.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
Subtract the fractions: 5/8 - 1/8
4/8
3 7/9
30/9
What is the bottom of a fraction called?
Denominator
Write one equivalent fraction for 5/10.
1/2, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/5
3/4 > 3/5
Subtract the fractions: 13/20 - 6/20
7/20
26/4
6 2/4
What do we know if the numerator is larger than the denominator?
improper fraction
Write one equivalent fraction for 3/4.
6/8, 9/12, 15/20, 18/24
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 1/4
1/2 > 1/4
Add the fractions: 2 1/3 + 3 1/3
5 2/3
7/3
2 1/3
What is a fraction called that has a whole number and a fraction?
A mixed number
Write one equivalent fraction for 1.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, 4/4
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
5/7 8/10
5/7 = 8/10
Add the fractions: 1/2 + 2/4
1 whole
18/6
3
When would you use fractions in the "real world."
Cooking, measuring, and/or building