Equivalent Fractions
compare the following fractions using > , < , =
1/2 1/6
1/2 > 1/6
There are 6 bugs. Two have spots, the rest do not. What fraction of bugs are spotted?
2/6
Are the following fractions equivalent? 1/3 and 1/4
No! 1/3 is greater than 1/4!
compare the following fractions using > , < , =
2/5 4/5
2/5 < 4/5
There are 10 candies. 4 are chocolate, the rest are not. What fraction of the candies are not chocolate?
6/10
True or False: 2/5 = 4/10
True!
compare the following fractions using > , < , =
2/7 2/10
2/7 > 2/10
If there are 6 swings on the playground and half are open. What fraction of the swings are open.
3/6 of the swing are open
When you find equivalent fractions you have to multiply the numerator and the denominator by the ___ number.
SAME.
When you find equivalent fractions you have to multiply the numerator and the denominator by the SAME number.
True or False: 1/2 of a small pizza is the same as 1/2 of a large pizza
False! You can only compare things that are the same size!
2/7 of the students in class have a blue shirt. The rest are not wearing blue today. What fraction of students are not wearing blue today?
5/7 are not wearing blue
1/2 = 2/?
1/2 = 2/4
compare the following fractions using > , < , =
1/3 1/3
1/3 = 1/3
4/5 of the cats have orange fur. How many cats do not have orange fur?
1 cat