Go Math Chapter 8 Equivalent Fractions

Peter walked for 2/5 mile to Fred’s house and then 1/2 mile to the park. How can he write 2/5 and 1/2 as a pair of fractions with a common denominator?

• 1/3 and 2/3

• 4/10 and 5/10

• 9/10 and 6/10

• None of the above

Rowan has 3 pieces of yarn, as described below. -a red piece that is 3/4 foot long -a yellow piece that is 6/8 foot long -a blue piece of yearn that is 4/12 foot long Which number sentence correctly compares the lengths of 2 of these pieces of yarn?

• 3/4 < 6/8

• 4/12 < 3/4

• 3/4 > 6/8

• 4/12 > 6/8

Which fraction is equivalent to 9/12?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/12

• 2/9

Brad is practicing the piano. He spends 1/4 hour practicing scales and 1/3 hour practicing the piece for his recital. Which number is a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/3?

• 1

• 2

• 7

• 12

When finding equivalent fractions, we need to multiply or divide:

• Only the numerator

• Only the denominator

• Both the numerator and denominator

• Neither the numerator or denominator

Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to 5/6?

• 9/12

• 10/12

• 8/12

• 14/18

• 5

• 2

• 1

• 20

2/4

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2