Topic 8 Fractions

Joey has mowed 1/4 of the yard. Mark says that Joey has mowed 3/6 of the yard. Is Mark correct? Explain.

• Yes. Mark is correct because 1/4 and 3/6 are equivalent fractions. When you add 2 to 1/4, it equals 3/6.

• No. Mark is incorrect because 1/4 and 3/6 are not equivalent fractions. When you multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/4 by 3, you get 3/12, not 3/6.

Jordan walks 1/4 mile to school. Alex says that Jordan walks 2/8 mile to school. Is Alex correct?

• Yes, Alex is correct. 1/4 and 2/8 are equivalent fractions.

• No, Alex is not correct. 1/4 and 2/8 are not equivalent fractions.

Clare used multiplication to find an equivalent fraction for 1/5. What fraction below could she have gotten?

• 2/10

• 3/7

• 8/10

• 6/12

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 2/5.

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/3

• 4/10

The (a)   tells how many parts are in the whole.

• fraction

• numerator

• denominator

• product

The ​ (a)   of the fraction describes the total number of parts in the whole.

• denominator

• numerator

Match the following

• equal

• numerator

• one part of the whole

• equivalent

• the total number of equal parts

• unit fraction

• how many equal parts are shaded

• denominator

The (a)   tells how many parts of the whole are being used.

• numerator

• denominator

• turtle

• blender

Select the fraction that is greater than 3/5.

• 8/10

• 1/2

• 1/5

• 2/4

Mackenzie and Alma ordered the same sized sandwiches for lunch. Mackenzie had 1/6 of a sandwich, and Alma had 3/4 of a sub. Who ate more? Explain.

• Since 1/6 < 3/4, Alma ate more.

• Since 1/6 > 3/4, Mackenzie ate more.

• Since 1/6 = 3/4, they both ate the same amount.

• The two subs are different sizes, so we can't compare them.