Equivalent fractions
Comparing Fractions
Benchmark Fractions
100
Draw an area model or number line to show an equivalent fraction to 1/2.
see student drawings
100
Compare by renaming fractions (common denominators), Write, <, >, or = 3/4 _____ 3/6
3/4 > 3/6
100
Use the benchmark fraction 1/2 to compare each fraction and write <, >, or = 5/5 ____ 4/6
5/5 > 4/6
200
1/4 = ?/8
Multiply 1/4 by 2/2 = 2/8
200
Compare by renaming fractions (common denominators), Write, <, >, or = 8/10 _____ 4/6
8/10 > 4/6
200
Use the benchmark fraction 1/2 to compare each fraction and write <, >, or = 2/3 ____ 3/8
2/3 > 3/8
300
Peter did 1/2 of his homework assignment. Which fractions are equivalent to 1/2? a. 2/4 b. 6/12 c. 6/8 d. 10/20
a. 2/4 b. 6/12 d. 10/20
300
Match each fraction on the left to the equivalent fraction on the right. 2/3 1/2 3/6 4/6 12/16 3/4
2/3 ----- 4/6 3/6 ------1/2 12/16 -----3/4
300
Use 1 whole as a benchmark to compare 4/6 and 7/6. Explain.
7/6 is greater than 1 whole and 4/6 is less than 1 whole so 4/6 < 7/6
400
Using multiplication or division, find an equivalent fraction for 8/12 .
ex.answers: 8/12 divided by 2/2 = 4/6
400
Write if each fraction is less than 1/2, equal to 1/2, or greater than 1/2. a. 4/8 b. 2/6 c. 10/20 d. 2/3
a. 4/8 equal to 1/2 b. 2/6 less than 1/2 c. 10/20 equal to 1/2 d. 2/3 more than 1/2
500
Explain how to use division to find an equivalent fraction for 6/15?
Divide 6 and 15 by the common factor 3 to get the equivalent fraction 2/5
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