Understanding Equivalent Fractions

What do fractions represent?

• Decimals

• Whole numbers

• Parts of a whole

• Integers

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How can you explain the concept of equivalent fractions using the statement 'The value of the fraction remains the same even if the numbers change'?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the defining characteristic of equivalent fractions?

• They have different values

• They have the same value but may look different

• They have the same value and look the same

• They have the same value but are always written in the same form

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

How can you find equivalent fractions?

• By adding the numerator and denominator

• By subtracting the numerator and denominator

• By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number

• By changing the numerator only

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Practice finding equivalent fractions to master this concept.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

How can understanding equivalent fractions help in simplifying and comparing fractions?

Knowing how to find equivalent fractions helps in arithmetic operations with fractions. Fill in the blank: ___ fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B