Understanding Equivalent Fractions

What is the main idea behind equivalent fractions?

• Fractions that have the same numerator

• Fractions that have the same denominator

• Fractions that are equal in value but look different

• Fractions that are always greater than one

If you cut a donut into 4 pieces and eat 2, what fraction of the donut have you eaten?

• Three-fourths

• Two-fourths

• One whole

• One-fourth

Why are two-eighths and one-fourth considered equivalent fractions?

• They have the same denominator

• They represent the same shaded area

• They are both improper fractions

• They have the same numerator

What is an equivalent fraction to one-half?

• Three-fourths

• Two-fourths

• One-fourth

• Four-fourths

What fraction of the donuts are grumpy kitty's favorite kind?

• Three-fourths

• One-fourth

• One whole

• One-half