Equivalent Fractions with models and number lines

Front

What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

Which fractions are equivalent to 1/3?

Back

2/6 is equivalent to 1/3.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to have a different denominator?

Back

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

Convert 1/2 into a fraction with 100 as the denominator.

Back

50/100.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

Back

2/4 and 6/12 are equivalent to 3/6.

Front

What is a number line?

Back

A straight line that represents numbers at equal intervals, used to visualize fractions.

Front

How can you find equivalent fractions using a model?

Back

By shading the same area in different sized models to show the same proportion.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

If 2/4 is simplified, what is the equivalent fraction?

Back

1/2.