Equivalent Fractions
What is the definition of "equivalent fractions?"
Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but are equal to the same value.
x/3 = 21/27
This can't be done, because they are not equivalent fractions.
Simplify
6/12
1/2
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?
They both ate
1/2
of the pizza.
6/12 + 3/12
9/12
1/4 x 3
3/4
Name the two fractions that are equivalent:
2/6, 1/4, 4/12, 4/8
2/6, 4/12
x/3 = 12/18
2/3 = 12/18
Simplify
14/42
1/3
Compare
6/8 and 4/8
6/8>4/8
1 4/5 + 2 1/5
4
6/12 x 2
12/12 which is 1
Name 2 fractions that are equivalent to
1/3
5/x = 25/30
5/6 = 25/30
Simplify
9/15
3/5
Compare
3/7 and 3/9
3/7 > 3/9
4 5/10 - 3 8/10
7/10
2/7 x 3
6/7
How do you find equivalent fractions?
By multiplying or dividing the numerator and the denominator by the same number.
7/12 = x/48
7/12 = 28/48
Simplify to it's lowest terms...
6/22
3/11
Compare
7/16 and 1/2
7/16<1/2
6/12 + 10/12
1 4/12
12/100 x 4
48/100
Are the following fractions equivalent:
8/36 and 2/9
Yes, they are equivalent
7/x = 1/3
7/21 = 1/3
Simplify to it's lowest terms...
49/63
7/9
Which fraction is smaller?
5/6 or 4/5
4/5
5 1/4 - 3 3/4
1 2/4
15/60 x 4
60/60 or 1