Solving Word Problems with Equivalent Fractions

This lesson focuses on solving word problems using equivalent fractions. It covers strategies like making tables and drawing diagrams to find equivalent fractions. The video includes practical examples such as Mr. Lee's garden, Sophia's bracelets and necklaces, animal shelter adoptions, Tala's pizza, and class president votes. The lesson emphasizes the importance of common denominators and multiples in solving fraction problems. It concludes with a preview of the next lesson on comparing fractions using benchmarks.

What is the first step in solving word problems involving fractions?

• Guess the answer

• Start solving immediately

• Read the problem carefully

• Draw a diagram

How can we find fractions equivalent to 2/3?

• By subtracting from the numerator and denominator

• By adding to the numerator and denominator

• By dividing the numerator and denominator

• By multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number

What method can be used to find equivalent fractions?

• Only making tables

• Only drawing diagrams

• Guessing and checking

• Using common multiples

What fraction represents the part of Mr. Lee's garden that will have tomatoes?

• 6/8

• 3/4

• All of the above

• 9/12

If Sophia makes 5 bracelets, how many red beads does she need?

• 20

• 10

• 25

• 15

What is the minimum number of beads in Sophia's necklaces?

• 24 beads

• 6 beads

• 18 beads

• 12 beads

Which fraction represents the largest portion of votes in the class president election?

• 4/15

• 1/3

• They are all equal

• 2/5

How many slices of pizza did Tala eat?

• Both A and B

• None of the above

• 1/4

• 2/8

Were there more cat adoptions or dog adoptions at the animal shelter?

• More dog adoptions

• More cat adoptions

• Equal number of cat and dog adoptions

• The data is not available

What will the next lesson 6.6 focus on?

• Comparing fractions using benchmarks

• Introduction to decimals

• Solving more word problems

• Advanced multiplication techniques