Equivalent Fractions
What is an equivalent fraction to 1/2?
2/4, 3/6, 4/8
Which is greater?
1/4 or 1/2
1/2
Julia and Mackenzie have the same number of homework problems. Julia has done 1/3 of her homework. Mackenzie has done 1/2 of her homework. Which student has done less of her homework? Compare the fractions using symbols.
Julia < Mackenze
Are 1/4 and 2/8 equivalent?
Yes!
Which is less?
1/1 or 1/8
1/8
Nate ate 3/6 of a banana. Lexi ate an equivalent amount. How much did Lexi eat?
1/2
Are the fractions 1/3 and 1/6 equivalent?
Draw a diagram to prove your answer.
No, they are not equivalent.
Are these fractions less than, greater than, or equal to?
1/4 or 4/16?
They are equivalent fractions.
Caleb and Hannah bought two melons that are the same size. Caleb cut his melon into fourths. Hannah cut her melon into eighths. Hannah ate 4/8 of her melon. Caleb ate an equal amount of his melon. What fraction of his melon did Caleb eat?
Caleb ate 2/4 of his melon.
1/4
Which is greater than?
3/12 or 7/12
Draw a model to justify your answer.
7/12
How many thirds are there between 0 and 1 on a number line?
How would you write the whole number 6 with a denominator of 1?
6/1
Compare 4/8 and 4/6 using <, >, or =.
Make sure you can justify your answer!
4/6 > 4/8
Matt says 3/3 is equivalent to 1. Elisa says 8/8 is equivalent to 1. Who is correct?
Both are correct!