All Things Being Equal
Name two fractions equivalent to 1/2
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, ...
Say which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/3
1/2
1/3 + 1/3 =
2/3
8 x 1/2 =
8/2 or 4
How should you say 3/4?
Three fourths
Name two fractions equivalent to 3/8
6/16, 9/24, 12/32, ...
Order these fractions from least to greatest
3/8 3/16 3/4
3/16 3/8 3/4
14/5 - 3/5=
11/5 or 2 1/5
13 x 2/3=
26/3 or 8 2/3
How would you say 1 1/2?
One and a half
OR one and one half
Name the fraction that is equivalent to 1/4 that has a denominator of 400
100/400
Say which is greater: 1 1/2 or 17/8
17/8
1 1/2 - 3/4=
3/4
Every weekday, you have 3/4 of an hour worth of game time. How many hours is that in total?
15/4 hours or 3 3/4 hours
Describe how you would teach a friend how to add or subtract fractions
You have to first make sure the denominators are the same. If they’re not, use an equivalent fraction. Then, keep the denominators the same and add the numerators.
Last week I got into a little disagreement with a friend. I was saying it’ll take me thirty minutes to get done with what I was doing. She said it would take half an hour. I felt like I was right and she was wrong. Settle the debate please.
You’re both right because half of an hour IS 30 minutes. You two really need to work on listening to each other...
When comparing fractions and mixed numbers, tell us something you can do if you get stuck
Draw a picture to SEE the fractions
OR Make an equivalent fraction
Mr. Chabola and Mr. Myers started a competition to see how many classes would cheer for them in a race. Mr. Chabola got 3 3/4 classes and Mr. Myers only got 1 1/4 classes because he’s new. Tell us how many classes that is in all
5 whole classes
203 x 7/8=
1421/8 or 177 5/8
Describe how you would teach a friend how to multiply a whole number and a fraction
First, multiply your whole number by your numerator to get your new numerator. Then, keep the denominator the same. That is your fraction answer. Next, use a picture to help you find your mixed number answer. It should have the same denominator as your other fractions. You can simplify your fraction after if you want.
What is the magic one?
When you multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number
OR the way Mr. Myers keeps saying we should use to find equivalent fractions
Tell us the problem with comparing fractions from different sized shapes
Unless you have a lot more information, you cannot be sure how the two different sizes or shapes compare to each other!
Combined Sofia P and Lillian run 10 1/2 miles in a normal game of soccer. If Sofia P ran 5 3/8 miles, tell us how many Lillian ran.
Lillian ran 5 1/8 miles
Half of the months of the year, you spend three-fourths of the month wearing the same shoes. How many months is that?
6 x 3/4 = 18/4 or 4 1/2
Name at least one way to make a mixed number into a(n improper) fraction
Draw a picture and remember to cut each shape into the same number of pieces based on the denominator. Then keep shading until you have the same whole number of shapes AND the fraction
OR Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Put that answer as your new numerator and keep the same denominator.