Fit It
Write a fraction that is:
1. Equivalent to 1/3
2. Has a numerator greater than 10
11/33 ; 20/60
Draw area models to represent 1/2 and one equivalent fraction.
2/4; 3/6
What is an equivalent fraction?
A fraction that describes the same part of the same whole.
Write a fraction that is:
1. Equivalent to 2/5
2. Has a denominator with 3 digits
200/500 ; 40/100
Draw area models to represent 2/3 and one equivalent fraction.
4/6 ; 6/9
What is a common factor?
A factor that two or more numbers have in common.
Write a fraction that is:
1. Equivalent to 3/4
2. Has a numerator with a factor of 8
24/32
8/16 = ?/2
1
Draw area models to represent 5/8 and one equivalent fraction.
10/16
When using number lines to find equivalent fractions, why is it so important that the number lines are the same length?
You have to compare the same size whole.
Write a fraction that is:
1. Equivalent to 4/7
2. Has an even number as a numerator
3. Has an odd number as a denominator
12/21
Draw number lines to represent 3/4 and one equivalent fraction.
6/8 ; 9/12
When using multiplication or division to find an equivalent fraction, why is it necessary to multiply/divide the numerator and denominator by the same number?
Multiplying or dividing by 1 does not change the value of the fraction.
Write a fraction that is:
1. Equivalent to 9/4
2. Has a numerator and denominator with a common factor of 5
3. Has a numerator with 3 digits
900/400
Draw number lines to represent 4/12 and one equivalent fraction.
1/3 ; 2/6 ; 8/24
Why can't you use the common factor of 1 when using division to find an equivalent fraction? Give an example to support your answer.
Dividing the numerator and denominator by 1 will give you the same fraction.