Equivalent Fractions
What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?
16/32 or 12/36
16/32
Where does 1/2 go on a number line from 0 to 1?
In the middle
Which is smaller: 1/3 or 1/4?
1/4
Which is greater: 1/2 or 2/4?
They are equal
What do we call the top number in a fraction?
Numerator
If you multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/5 by 2, what fraction do you get?
6/10
Plot 1/4 and 3/4 on a number line. Which is closer to 1?
3/4
Order these from least to greatest: 2/3, 3/4, 1/2.
1/2 < 2/3 < 3/4
Which is greater: 3/8 or 1/2?
1/2
What do we call the bottom number in a fraction?
Denominator
Explain what happens to the numerator and denominator when creating an equivalent fraction.
Both are multiplied or divided by the same number.
Which fraction is between 1/2 and 3/4: 2/3 or 1/3?
2/3
Which is greater: 5/8 or 3/4?
3/4
Which is smaller: 5/6 or 4/5?
What is a fraction called when the numerator and denominator are the same?
It is one whole (1).
Which fraction is equivalent to 4/8: 2/4 or 3/5?
2/4
Plot these fractions in order: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4.
1/4 < 1/2 < 3/4
Arrange these fractions in ascending order: 7/8, 5/6, 3/4.
3/4 < 5/6 < 7/8
Which is closer to 1: 7/8 or 5/6?
7/8
What does “equivalent fractions” mean?
Fractions that represent the same value (they are EQUAL).
Create two fractions equivalent to 5/6.
10/12, 15/18, 20/24, 25/30, etc...
Which fraction is closest to 0: 1/8 or 1/4?
Put these in ascending order: 2/5, 3/10, 1/2.
3/10 < 2/5 < 1/2
Which is greater: 9/10 or 11/12?
11/12
What is the term for fractions where the numerator is bigger then the denominator?
Improper Fraction