Equivalent Fractions with Area and Length Models

An _______________ represents a fraction as a rectangle, divided into equal parts. An easy way to do this is to use graph paper.

• length model

• tape diagram

• area model

• equation

In the _____________ lengths are compared instead of areas.

• length model

• tape diagrams

• area model

• equation

Choose the FALSE statement. [4.14a]

• The area models show the same fraction.

• Both area models show 3/9.

• Both area models show 1/3.

• The shaded areas are the same.

• The shaded areas are not the same.

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

Which equivalent fractions are represented by the area model?

When comparing fractions using area models, which of the following statements is true?

12) Select the correct answer. [4.13, 4.13a, length models]

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15) Read the question and choose the correct answer. [4.14a]

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Is the fraction 1/3 equivalent to 4/12?

• Yes

• No

Select the equivalent fraction of 1/2.

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