Equivalent Fractions Using Visual Models

The video tutorial explains the concept of equivalent fractions using visual models. It begins with an example of an apple pie divided into unit fractions of 1/8 and demonstrates how combining these pieces forms equivalent fractions like 2/8 and 4/8. The tutorial then introduces a second pie divided into halves, showing that 4/8 is equivalent to 1/2. It further illustrates equivalent fractions using rectangular area models, comparing 3/4 and 6/8. The lesson emphasizes that equivalent fractions represent the same value, even if divided differently.

If an apple pie is divided into 8 equal pieces, what fraction does each piece represent?

• 1/16

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/8

What fraction do you get when you combine 4 pieces of a pie, each representing 1/8?

• 2/8

• 4/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

How does 4/8 of one pie compare to 1/2 of another pie of the same size?

• They cannot be compared

• 1/2 is larger

• They are equivalent

• 4/8 is larger

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when using a different division?

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 6/8

• 5/8

In the area model, if 6 out of 8 parts are shaded, what fraction does this represent?

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 7/8

• 3/4