Recognizing Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

What does the numerator tell us in a fraction?

• How many equal parts are in the whole

• How many parts we have

• The total number of parts possible

• The difference between the parts

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Why is it incorrect to only compare numerators when looking at fractions?

• Because it ignores the size of the whole

• Because numerators are irrelevant

• Because the numerator is always larger

• Because it's easier to compare denominators

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

What common mistake do students make when comparing fractions?

• Ignoring the numerator

• Comparing only the denominators

• Assuming larger fractions are always better

• Comparing only the numerators

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

What is the denominator's role in a fraction?

• It tells us how many equal parts make up a whole

• It indicates how many parts to shade

• It shows the total number of parts we have

• It is used to compare fractions directly

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Why do we need to consider the whole when comparing fractions?

• Because the denominator depends on it

• Because it's easier to calculate

• Because it affects the numerator

• Because the whole can vary in size

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

What shows us how many parts to shade on a number line for a given fraction?

• The whole number

• The denominator

• The fraction bar

• The numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What fraction is equivalent to one-half?

• Two-fourths

• Two-thirds

• Six-eighths

• Three-fourths

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

How do we use a number line to find if fractions are equivalent?

• By dividing the line into a different number of parts for each fraction

• By ensuring the lines for fractions line up

• By comparing the length of the shaded parts

• By shading the same number of parts

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Which fractions are equivalent to six-eighths?

• Three-fourths and four-eighths

• One-half and two-fourths

• Three-fourths and one-half

• Two-thirds and three-fourths

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

How many parts do we shade on the number line for the fraction two-fourths?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B