Equivalent Fractions

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

Front

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2? 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 2/3

Back

2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are equivalent to 1/2. 2/3 is NOT equivalent.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, what is 3/6 equivalent to?

Back

3/6 is also equivalent to 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 1/3? 2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15

Back

None of these fractions are NOT equivalent to 1/3; they all are.

Front

What fraction represents the whole?

Back

The fraction 5/5 represents the whole, as the numerator and denominator are the same.

Front

How can you find equivalent fractions?

Back

You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

What is the relationship between 1/4 and 2/8?

Back

1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.