Understanding Equivalent Fractions

The video introduces the concept of equivalent fractions, explaining that they look different but represent the same value. It provides examples and methods to identify equivalent fractions, even without visual aids. The video demonstrates how to solve problems involving equivalent fractions using multiplication and division, and includes word problems to reinforce understanding. The tutorial concludes with a call to subscribe for more math videos.

What is the main idea behind equivalent fractions?

• They are always improper fractions.

• They look different but have the same value.

• They look the same but have different values.

• They have different values.

How can you create an equivalent fraction from 3/4?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• Add the same number to both the numerator and denominator.

• Subtract the same number from both the numerator and denominator.

If you multiply 3/4 by 2, what is the resulting equivalent fraction?

• 6/8

• 4/8

• 3/8

• 9/12

What operation would you use to find an equivalent fraction of 16/32?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

To find an equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 16, what should you do?

• Multiply the numerator by 8.

• Divide the numerator by 8.

• Multiply the denominator by 8.

• Divide the denominator by 8.

If you have 5/8 and want a fraction with 20 as the numerator, what is the equivalent fraction?

• 5/20

• 20/32

• 5/32

• 20/8

What is the equivalent fraction of 12/24 with a denominator of 2?

• 2/12

• 12/2

• 1/2

• 6/12

How do you find an equivalent fraction of 8/16 with a numerator of 16?

• Multiply the numerator by 2.

• Divide the numerator by 2.

• Divide the denominator by 2.

• Multiply the denominator by 2.

What is the equivalent fraction of 12/18 with a denominator of 3?

• 6/3

• 4/3

• 2/3

• 12/3

What operation is used to find an equivalent fraction when the new denominator is smaller?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division