8.5 Equivalent Fractions

1. Models of fraction Q, R, and S are show below. Which statement is true?

• A. Fractions Q and R are equivalent.
• B. All three fractions are equivalent.
• C. Fractions R and S are equivalent.
• D. None of the fractions are equivalent.

2. Use the fraction chart below. Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

• A. 2/3
• B. 1/6
• C. 3/6
• D. 2/3

3. Alexis wants to draw and shade models to show that one third is equivalent to two sixths. Alexis should make sure that-

• A. the wholes she divides into thirds and sixths are different sizes.
• B. the whole she divides into thirds is a circle and the whole she divides into sixths is a rectangle.
• C. the whole she divided into thirds is a triangle and the whole she divides into sixths is a quadrilateral.
• D. the wholes she divides in thirds and sixths are the same size.

4. Ivan labeled point S on this number line. Anberlin labeled an equivalent fraction on the other number line. Which fraction on Anberlin's number line is equivalent to point P on Ivan's number line?

• A. Point T
• B. Point U
• C. Point V
• D. Point W

5. The fraction strips below can be used to find equivalent fractions. Which shows the fraction that is equivalent to 1/3?

• A. 1/5
• B. 2/3
• C. 1/2
• D. 2/6