Line Plot Fractions with Different Denominators

Ryan was creating equivalent fractions for 12/16. He says 12/16 = 3/4. Explain how Ryan found the equivalent fraction.

• Ryan multiplied the numerator by 4 and multiplied the denominator by 12.

• Ryan multiplied the numerator by 4 and multiplied the denominator by 4.

• Ryan divided the numerator by 4 and multiplied the denominator by 3.

• Ryan divided the numerator by 4 and divided the denominator by 4.

Answer explanation

Remember, whatever you multiply or divide on top, you must do the same on the bottom.

Ryan started with 12/16 and then went to 3/4. Since he started with larger numbers and went to smaller numbers, that tells us he divided.

12 divided by 4 gives us 3.

16 divided by 4 gives us 4.

He is correct since he divided 12/16 by 4 both top and bottom with the correct quotients.

Which symbol is correct for these two fractions?

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• <

• =

Is the fraction 1/3 equivalent to 4/12?

• Yes

• No

The number BELOW the fraction bar

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Equivalent Fraction

What is the total length of ribbons shown in this line plot?

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• 28/8

• 36/8

• 48/8

• 24/8

How many hours do the students spend watching TV altogether?

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Plot each fraction on the number line:

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b

c

7/8

1/2

1/8

How much pie was eaten in total?

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