Exploring Equivalent Fractions for 4th Graders

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

• They cannot be simplified further.

• They have the same numerator.

• They represent the same value.

• They have the same denominator.

If you have a fraction 1/2, which of the following is an equivalent fraction?

• 3/6

• 2/4

• 2/3

• 1/4

How can you find an equivalent fraction for 3/4?

• Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.

• Subtract 1 from both the numerator and denominator.

• Multiply the numerator by 2 and the denominator by 3.

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

What is the result of multiplying the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 3?

• 4/28

• 5/14

• 6/21

• 6/14

Which operation would you use to find an equivalent fraction for 6/8?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

After dividing both the numerator and denominator of 6/8 by 2, what fraction do you get?

• 3/4

• 4/6

• 2/4

• 3/6

How do you find the missing number if the fractions are increasing?

• None of the above

• Subtract

• Divide

• Multiply

What is the missing number to make 1/5 equivalent to 3/15?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3

If you have a fraction 6/18, what operation do you use to find an equivalent fraction?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the equivalent fraction of 5/15 when simplified?

• 3/9

• 2/6

• 1/3

• 1/5