Equivalent Fractions with Models

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 in the fractions are different.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

Back

1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

Front

If you have 4/6 of a pizza, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

1/3 of the pizza is left.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 in eights?

Back

6/8 is equivalent to 3/4.

Front

How can you find an equivalent fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

If you shade 2 out of 4 parts of a shape, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The shaded fraction is 2/4, which is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

What is 2/3 equivalent to in sixths?

Back

4/6 is equivalent to 2/3.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The shaded fraction is 4/8, which is equivalent to 1/2.