Understanding Fractions and Equivalent Fractions

The video tutorial explains how Sarah can save 1/3 of her $48 for a trip. It covers the concept of fractions, visualizing 1/3, and converting it to an equivalent fraction with 48 as the denominator. The tutorial also demonstrates how to multiply fractions to find 1/3 of 48, resulting in 16. The explanation includes both visual and mathematical approaches to understanding fractions.

Sarah has $48 and wants to save 1/3 of it. How much money should she set aside?

• $20

• $18

• $16

• $12

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 with 48 as the denominator?

• 16/48

• 15/48

• 14/48

• 13/48

If you divide a pie into 3 equal parts, what fraction does one part represent?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/2

How many pieces will each third of a pie have if divided into 48 pieces in total?

• 16

• 18

• 14

• 12

To convert 1/3 to an equivalent fraction with 48 as the denominator, what number do you multiply the numerator and denominator by?

• 12

• 18

• 14

• 16

What is the process called when you multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number to find an equivalent fraction?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is 1/3 of 48 when calculated using multiplication of fractions?

• 16

• 14

• 18

• 12

How can 48 be represented as a fraction for multiplication purposes?

• 1/48

• 48/48

• 48/1

• 1/1

When multiplying fractions, what do you do with the numerators?

• Add them

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

What is the result of 48 divided by 3?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 17