Understanding Equivalent Fractions

This video tutorial explains equivalent fractions, showing how different fractions can represent the same amount. It covers methods to find equivalent fractions using multiplication and division, and provides visual models to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also discusses simplified fractions and demonstrates how to determine equivalent fractions through examples.

What is the main idea behind equivalent fractions?

• Fractions that have the same numerator

• Fractions that have the same denominator

• Fractions that represent different amounts

• Fractions that are equal or represent the same amount

How can you find equivalent fractions?

• By adding the same number to the numerator and denominator

• By multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero whole number

• By subtracting the same number from the numerator and denominator

• By only changing the numerator

What is a simplified fraction?

• A fraction with a denominator of one

• A fraction with a numerator of one

• A fraction with no common factors other than one between the numerator and denominator

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2?

• 5/8

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/3

What is the equivalent fraction of 18/24 when simplified?

• 9/12

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 6/8

Which fraction is equivalent to 1/4?

• 2/8

• 7/8

• 3/5

• 5/10

If 7/8 is multiplied by 2, what is the resulting equivalent fraction?

• 7/4

• 7/16

• 14/16

• 14/8

What is the simplified form of 4/12?

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 1/3

• 3/4

How can you find another equivalent fraction for 2/6?

• Add 2 to the numerator

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 1

What is the equivalent fraction of 4/12 when multiplied by 5?

• 20/12

• 20/60

• 5/12

• 4/60