Fractions

Rebecca says that in order for two fractions to be equivalent, both of them have to have the same numerators and denominators. Is she correct?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Remember, although equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators, they can still be like that.

Simon says that two fractions can be equivalent, even if both of them have different numerators and denominators. Is he correct?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Remember, although equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators, they can still be like that.

John says that 7/8 of the circle is shaded. Is he correct?

• yes

• no

Noah's thinking of some fractions that are equivalent to 3/4. Which is an example of a fraction she could be thinking of?

• 9/12

• 5/6

• 6/8

• 5/10

Answer explanation

Remember, multiply these fractions.

Karen says that 1/2 and 5/10 are equivalent. Is she correct?

• yes

• no

Isaac says that these fractions are equivalent. Is he correct?

• yes

• no

Jennifer and Mary ordered a pizza. If Jennifer ate 1/8 of the pizza, and Mary ate 5/8 of the pizza, what fraction of the pizza did they eat altogether?

Answer explanation

Remember, add or subtract the fractions. For adding, find out how much pizza has been eaten. For subtracting, find out how much pizza is left.

Walter and Rachel ordered a pizza. If Walter ate 3/9 of the pizza, and Rachel ate 5/9 of the pizza, what fraction of the pizza's left?

Answer explanation

Remember, add or subtract the fractions. For adding, find out how much pizza has been eaten. For subtracting, find out how much pizza is left.

Jonathan and Charles ordered a pizza. If Jonathan ate 1/6 of the pizza, and Charles ate 2/6 of the pizza, what fraction of the pizza did they eat altogether?

Answer explanation

Remember, add or subtract the fractions. For adding, find out how much pizza has been eaten. For subtracting, find out how much pizza is left.

Jesse says that in order for two fractions to be equivalent, both of them have to have the same numerators and denominators. Is he correct?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Remember, although equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators, they can still be like that.