equivalent fractions

Why is understanding equivalent fractions important in comparing and adding fractions?

• It is not important in comparing and adding fractions
• It makes fractions more complex
• It makes fractions look different
• It simplifies the process of comparing and adding fractions

What do equivalent fractions represent?

• Opposite values
• The same amount or value
• Different values
• Different amounts

When adding fractions with different denominators, what do you need to find first?

• Equivalent numerators
• Equivalent denominators
• Common factors
• Greatest common divisor

If you multiply 3/5 by 2/2, what is the equivalent fraction?

• 5/3
• 3/5
• 6/10
• 2/5

How can you find equivalent fractions by multiplying?

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number
• Multiply the numerator only
• Multiply the numerator by the denominator
• Multiply the denominator only

What are equivalent fractions?

• Fractions that represent the same amount or value
• Fractions that represent different amounts
• Fractions that have different denominators
• Fractions that have the same numerator

How can you simplify the fraction 9/15 to find an equivalent fraction?

• Divide by 3
• Divide by 5
• Divide by 2
• Divide by 9

Which of the following fractions are equivalent: 1/2 and 2/4?

• 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent only when divided by 2
• 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent
• 1/2 and 2/4 are not equivalent
• 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent only when multiplied by 2

What is the process of finding equivalent fractions by simplifying?

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator
• Subtracting the numerator and denominator
• Adding the numerator and denominator
• Dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor

How are the numerator and denominator related in a fraction?

• Numerator represents the parts we have, denominator represents the total parts
• Numerator represents the total parts, denominator represents the parts we have
• Numerator and denominator are unrelated
• Numerator and denominator are interchangeable