Equivalent Fractions

What fraction of the rectangle is purple?

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

Answer explanation

The model shows 2/6. The GCF of 2 and 6 is 2, so 2/6 divided by 2 equals 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

Which fraction is equivalent to 2/3?

• 1/9

• 6/9

• 4/9

• 7/9

Answer explanation

2/3 is in its simplest form so you have to multiply. 2/3 x 3 = 6/9

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Which fraction is equivalent to 5/6?

• 9/12

• 10/12

• 8/12

• 14/18

Answer explanation

5/6 is in its simplest form so you have to multiply. 5/6 x 2 = 10/12

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Which fraction is equivalent to 4/6?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 2/5

Answer explanation

The GCF is 2 and 4/6 divided by 2 = 2/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Select ALL of the fractions that are equivalent to 1/2.

• 4/8

• 5/9

• 2/4

• 5/10

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Simplify 5/15

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 10/20

• 3/5

Answer explanation

The GCF is 5 and 5/15 divided by 5 is 1/3

Which of the following is a true statement?

• 1/3 = 2/3

• 2/3 = 4/6

• 4/5 = 8/15

• 3/4 = 5/8

Answer explanation

Remember that the NUMERATOR and the DENOMINATOR have to be multiplied or divided by the SAME number.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

There are 12 trees in Madison's yard. Four of the trees are palm trees. What fraction of the trees are palm trees?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/2

Answer explanation

Four out of the 12 trees are palm trees.... thats 4/12. The GCF of 4 and 12 is 4 so divide by 4.

4/12 divided by 4 = 1/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What fraction of the fruits are apples?

• 1/5

• 2/3

• 2/5

• 1/3

Answer explanation

4 out of the 10 fruits are apples which is the fraction 4/10.

The GCF of 4 and 10 is 2 so divide by 2.

4/10 divided by 2 = 2/5

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Are these two fractions equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The first model has more space shaded in than the second.

The first model showed 2/3 and the second showed 3/6. 2/3 is NOT equivalent to 3/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B