Exploring Equivalent and Simplified Fractions

This video tutorial from Minity Maths explains the concept of fractions, including numerators and denominators. It covers equivalent fractions, showing how to find them by multiplying or dividing both parts of a fraction by the same number. The video also demonstrates how to simplify fractions by canceling down to their simplest form. Practice questions are provided to reinforce learning, and viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more content.

What is the purpose of a fraction?

• To show a part of a whole

• To multiply numbers

• To divide numbers

• To add numbers

What is the denominator in a fraction?

• The number of shaded parts

• The number at the bottom

• The number at the top

• The total number of parts

What is the numerator in a fraction?

• The number at the top

• The number of shaded parts

• The total number of parts

• The number at the bottom

How do you find an equivalent fraction?

• By adding the numerator and denominator

• By subtracting the numerator from the denominator

• By only changing the numerator

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

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/4 when both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

• 6/8

• 12/16

• 9/12

• 15/20

Which of these fractions is equivalent to 1/4?

• 3/12

• 2/8

• 4/16

• 5/20

Which of these fractions is NOT equivalent to 1/4?

• 5/20

• 3/12

• 2/8

• 4/16

What is the process of simplifying a fraction called?

• Canceling down

• Adding down

• Dividing up

• Multiplying up

What is the simplest form of the fraction 12/16?

• 3/8

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 1/2

How can you simplify the fraction 24/36?

• Divide both by 12

• Divide both by 6

• Divide both by 3

• Divide both by 2