What are Equivalent Fractions?

The video tutorial explains the concept of fractions, focusing on numerators and denominators. It introduces equivalent fractions, which have different numerators and denominators but represent the same part of a whole. Examples with balls and a chocolate cake are used to illustrate how fractions like 2/4 and 1/2, or 1/4 and 2/8, are equivalent. The lesson aims to help learners understand what makes fractions equivalent.

What is the role of the denominator in a fraction?

• It shows the total number of equal parts in the whole.

• It indicates the number of parts being considered.

• It is always larger than the numerator.

• It represents the whole number.

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 2/4?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 2/3

If you have 4 red balls out of 8 total balls, what fraction represents the red balls?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/4

How many people are sharing the cake if each person gets 1/8 of it?

• 10

• 4

• 8

• 6

Which of the following pairs of fractions are equivalent?

• 1/4 and 3/8

• 1/2 and 3/4

• 1/4 and 2/8

• 2/4 and 3/6