Equivalent Fractions Independent Practice

What fraction has the same value as the point shown on the number line?

• 4/10

• 8/15

• 32/40

• 40/100

Haley found the mass of a book to be 9/10 kilogram. Which fraction is equivalent to the mass of the book?

• 9/100

• 19/100

• 90/100

• 99/100

In the shapes below, equal fractional amounts are shaded. What is the best explanation for why the fractional amounts are equal?

• Both fractional amounts show numerators greater than 1

• Both fractional amounts are equal to 1/3

• Both fractional amounts are less than 1/2

• Both fractional amounts show even denominators

Which of these is NOT equal to 51/4?

• A. 12 3/4

• B. 12 6/8

• C. 101/8

• D. 12 9/12

Write a fraction equivalent to the one pictured. (Do not go past a denominator of 30.)

Tameka was assigned a task to create figures which equal 1/3. Tameka constructed five figures, which are shown below. Choose ALL that explain which figures are equal to 1/3.

• Figure 1 is equal to 1/3 because 4/12 of the figure is shaded and 4/12 = 1/3.

• Figure 2 is equal to 1/3 because 2/6 of the figure is shaded and 2/6 = 1/3.

• Figure 3 is equal to 1/3 because one part of the figure is shaded and 1/3 = 1/3.

• Figure 4 is equal to 1/3 because 3/9 of the figure is shaded and 3/9 = 1/3.

• Figure 5 is equal to 1/3 because 8/24 of the figure is shaded and 8/24 = 1/3.

Out of 30 days in November, Mario practiced football on 18 days. Which fraction is equivalent to the fraction of days in November on which Mario practiced football?

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 9/10

Which comparison is NOT correct?

• 2/4 = 4/8

• 1/2 = 5/10

• 2/3 = 4/9

• 1/5 = 3/15

Which statement about the fractions 3/6 and 6/12 is true?

• These fractions are both greater than 1, because their denominators are greater than their numerators.

• These fractions are equal to 1, because their denominators are greater than their numerators.

• These fractions are equivalent, because their numerators are half their denominators.

• These fractions are equivalent, because their numerators are twice their denominators.

Phillip needs 4/5 of yellow paint and 5/10 of blue paint to finish painting his room. Which fraction represents an equivalent fraction for the yellow paint?

• 8/10

• 10/20

• 15/20

• 1/5