Equivalent Fractions

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

Back

It means that one part out of two equal parts is being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

Front

How can you find an equivalent fraction?

Back

You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

Back

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

Back

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

It means they represent the same value or amount.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

Back

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

How can you visualize equivalent fractions?

Back

You can use shapes or number lines to show that different fractions can cover the same amount.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B