Exploring Equivalent Fractions

This video tutorial introduces the concept of equivalent fractions, using relatable examples like sandwiches and brownie trays to illustrate how different fractions can represent the same quantity. It explains the process of identifying equivalent fractions through visual models and provides practice exercises to reinforce understanding.

What does it mean when two fractions are considered equivalent?

• They can be simplified to the same number.

• They both have numerators greater than their denominators.

• They represent the same part of a whole despite appearing different.

• They have the same denominator.

If you eat 1 out of 2 pieces of a sandwich, which fraction represents the part eaten?

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/2

How do you determine the denominator in a fraction?

• It's the number of pieces eaten or used.

• It's the total number of pieces the whole is divided into.

• It's determined by multiplying the numerator by 2.

• It's always a number less than the numerator.

What fraction represents the same amount of sandwich eaten when comparing 1/2 to another fraction?

• 1/4

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/4

To match 1/4 of brownies on tray one, how many pieces need to remain on tray two?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 2/8

• 4/8

In the brownie example, what does 2/8 represent?

• A larger amount than 1/4

• The same amount as 1/4

• The same amount as 1/2

• A different amount than 1/4

What fraction is equivalent to two-thirds when using a model divided into six parts?

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 5/6

• 4/6

Why do we need to shade more sections in model B compared to model A to represent the same fraction?

• Because model B's sections are smaller, requiring more to represent the same amount.

• Because model B has fewer sections.

• Because model B's sections are larger.

• Because model A's sections are not equal.

If model C shows 4/5 shaded, how many parts of model D must be shaded to be equivalent?

• 9/10

• 8/10

• 7/10

• 6/10

What fraction of model Z matches the 3/4 shaded in model Y?

• 5/8

• 6/8

• 7/8

• 4/8