Generating Equivalent Fractions (Part 2)

The video tutorial uses a pizza model to explain the subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. It demonstrates the need for a common denominator by converting fractions into equivalent forms. The process involves multiplying the numerator and denominator to achieve a common base, allowing for straightforward subtraction. The tutorial concludes by simplifying the result and highlighting the importance of generating equivalent fractions to solve problems with unlike denominators.

If you have a pizza cut into thirds and take two slices, what fraction of the pizza do you have?

• 3/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

Why can't you directly subtract 1/6 from 2/3 in the pizza example?

• Because 1/6 is larger than 2/3

• Because the slices are not the same size

• Because 1/6 is not a fraction

• Because 2/3 is already a whole pizza

What is the equivalent fraction of 2/3 when converted to have a denominator of 6?

• 3/6

• 5/6

• 4/6

• 2/6

After converting 2/3 to 4/6, what is the result of subtracting 1/6?

• 5/6

• 1/6

• 3/6

• 2/6

What is the simplified form of 3/6?

• 1/3

• 3/3

• 2/3

• 1/2