Understanding Equivalent Fractions

What is the first step in finding an equivalent fraction for the colored fish?

• Count the total number of fish.

• Divide the fish into groups.

• Count only the colored fish.

• Write the fraction with colored fish as the numerator.

How many colored fish are there in the group?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What fraction represents the colored fish after dividing the group in half?

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 2/4

On the number line, what fraction does each part represent initially?

• One-half

• One-sixth

• One-third

• One-fourth

After dividing each part of the number line in half, what fraction does each new part represent?

• One-sixth

• One-fifth

• One-third

• One-eighth