Writing Equivalent Fractions
Write an equivalent fraction for the fraction below:
2/8
Answers may vary:
1/4, 4/16
Draw a number line to show the fraction 4/6.
Number line should start at 0 and have 5 marks between 0 and 1. 4/6 is marked on the number line.
Multiply to find an equivalent fraction for 2/3.
8/12
Use benchmark fractions to compare 5/5 and 4/6.
Write >, < or =.
5/5 > 4/6
Compare 2/4 and 2/3. Write >, < or =.
2/4 < 2/3
Write an equivalent fraction for the fraction below:
2/3
Answers may vary:
4/6 or 6/9
Draw a number line to show the fraction 4/10.
Number line must start a 0 and have 9 lines between 0 and 1. The fraction 4/10 is marked correctly on the line for points.
Divide to find an equivalent fraction for 10/12.
5/6
Use benchmark fractions to compare 4/8 and 1/2.
Write >, < or =.
4/8 = 1/2
How can an area model help you compare fractions?
Area models can help you visualize the fractions without having to multiply or divide.
Write an equivalent fraction for the following fraction:
1/4
Answers may vary:
2/8 or 3/12
Number line starts at 0 and has 5 marks between 0 and 1. 4/6 is marked on the line. 2/3 is an equivalent fraction. 8/12 would also be an equivalent fraction.
Use multiplication to find an equivalent fraction for 1/4.
2/8.
Use benchmark fractions to compare 5/12 and 7/8.
Write >, < or =.
5/12 < 7/8
What are the top parts and the bottom parts of a fraction called?
Top= Numerator
Bottom= Denominator
Write an equivalent fraction for 3/5.
6/10 or 9/15
Create a number line to find an equivalent fraction for 4/10.
Number line starts at 0 and has 9 marks between 0 and 1. 4/10 is marked on the number line. Equivalent fractions are also marked and could include 2/5 or 8/20.
Use division to find an equivalent fraction for 4/10.
2/5
Use benchmark fractions to compare 2/3 and 4/6.
Write >, < or =.
2/3 = 4/6
Peter says 3/4 of a pizza is always the same as 6/8 of a pizza. Nadia says while 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent fractions, 3/4 and 6/8 of a pizza could represent different amounts. Who is correct? Why?
Nadia is correct.
3/4 and 6/8 are only equivalent if the pizzas are the same size.
Use an AREA MODEL to show an equivalent fraction for 1/2.
MUST be in area model format to get points. Answers may vary:
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10
Create a number line to find the equivalent fraction for 1/3.
Number line starts at 0 and has 2 lines between 0 and 1. Equivalent fractions include 2/6 or 3/9.
Use BOTH multiplication AND division to find equivalent fractions for 6/8.
3/4 and 12/16
Compare 8/10 to 4/6.
Write >, < or =.
EXPLAIN how you got your answer.
8/10 > 4/6 because if you divide both numerator and denominator by 2, you will get 4/5, therefore 4/6 is less than 4/5.
A human usually has 20 baby teeth, which are replaced by 32 adult teeth. Raul lost 8 of his baby teeth. Raul said he lost 4/10 of his baby teeth. Ana said Raul lost 2/5 of his baby teeth. Which of these conjectures is true?
Both are true:
Raul lost 8/20 of his baby teeth. 4/10 and 2/5 are equivalent to 8/20.