Exploring Equivalent Fractions for 3rd Graders

What does the denominator of a fraction tell us?

• The number of unshaded pieces

• How many pieces the whole is divided into

• How many pieces are shaded in

• The total number of fractions

What is an equivalent fraction to 1/4?

• 1/2

• 3/12

• 2/8

• 2/6

How many pieces are shaded in the equivalent fraction of 1/4 when it is converted to 2/8?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main goal when finding equivalent fractions?

• Changing the denominator only

• Changing the numerator only

• Shading more pieces

• Keeping the same amount of space shaded

What is the correct numerator for the equivalent fraction of 1/4 in twelfths?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the denominator in the fraction 3/12?

• 12

• 4

• 9

• 3

Which fraction is equivalent to 2/3?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 6/9

• 5/9

How many sixteenths are shaded to make an equivalent fraction to 4/8?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

What part of the fraction indicates how many pieces are shaded?

• Equivalent fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Fraction bar

Which of the following fractions is not equivalent to the others?

• 3/6

• 8/16

• 4/8

• 2/4