Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Instructor Beats teaches how to find equivalent fractions using multiplication. The lesson begins with an introduction and objective, followed by a brainstorming exercise to write the number one in various ways. The concept of equivalent fractions is explained using area models, and the identity property of multiplication is discussed. The lesson demonstrates how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying by fractions equivalent to one. Practice problems are provided to reinforce the skills learned.

What is the main objective of this lesson?

• To learn how to add fractions

• To find equivalent fractions using multiplication

• To subtract fractions

• To divide fractions

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to one whole?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 5/5

• 3/4

What does the identity property of multiplication state?

• Any number times zero is zero

• Any number times one is itself

• Any number times two is double

• Any number times itself is squared

If you multiply 2/3 by 4/4, what is the resulting fraction?

• 4/6

• 2/3

• 8/12

• 1/2

Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2 when multiplied by 5/5?

• 3/6

• 1/5

• 2/4

• 5/10

How many sixths are equivalent to one-third?

• 4/6

• 1/6

• 3/6

• 2/6

If 3/4 is equivalent to 15/x, what is the value of x?

• 18

• 20

• 25

• 30

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when multiplied by 100/100?

• 2/100

• 50/100

• 100/200

• 1/100

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6 when the denominator is 18?

• 12/18

• 9/18

• 15/18

• 6/18

What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4 when multiplied by 2/2?

• 5/8

• 3/8

• 2/8

• 4/8