Fractions

Natalie folded 1 whole fraction strip. How many equal parts did she divide the whole into?

What is the unit fraction?

Identify the fraction of the strip she shaded

The bakery had a chocolate cake and a vanilla cake that were exactly the same size. Mr. Chu bought 1 fourth of the chocolate cake. Mrs. Ramirez bought 1 sixth of the vanilla cake. Who bought a larger piece of cake

• Mr. Chu

• Mrs. Ramirez

Danielle said to Sabrina, "One part can represent either 1 half or 1 fourth. That must mean 1/2=1/4." Do you agree with Danielle?

• Yes

• No

Debbie ate 1/8 of a large brownie. Julian ate 1/2 of a small brownie. Julian says, "I ate more than you because 1/2>1/8." Do you agree with Julian? Explain your thinking.

1 half is greater than 1 fourth

• True

• False

1 Third is greater than 1 Half

• True

• False

9 eighths is greater than 2 halves

• True

• False