Understanding Fractions and Equivalent Fractions

The video tutorial explains the fraction six-twelfths using a rectangular model, highlighting its numerator and denominator. It discusses how six-twelfths can be viewed as six copies of one-twelfth and as a division of six by twelve. The video then compares six-twelfths with one-half, demonstrating that they are equivalent fractions. It further explains the concept of simplest form, showing that one-half is the simplest form of six-twelfths due to the lack of common factors other than one between the numerator and denominator.

What does the denominator in the fraction six-twelfths represent?

• The total number of parts in the whole

• The number of parts being considered

• The number of shaded parts

• The number of unshaded parts

How can the fraction six-twelfths be interpreted in terms of division?

• Six multiplied by twelve

• Six plus twelve

• Six divided by twelve

• Twelve divided by six

In a real-world scenario, what could the fraction six-twelfths represent?

• A cake cut into twelve pieces, with six eaten

• A pizza cut into six pieces, with twelve eaten

• A pie cut into six pieces, with six eaten

• A sandwich cut into twelve pieces, with twelve eaten

What is the definition of equivalent fractions?

• Fractions with the same value

• Fractions with the same numerator

• Fractions with the same denominator

• Fractions with different values

Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to six-twelfths?

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• Three-fourths

• One-third

What is the simplest form of the fraction six-twelfths?

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• One-third

• One-sixth

What is the only common factor between the numbers one and two?

• Three

• Six

• One

• Two

How many parts are shaded in the simplest form of one-half?

• Three out of four

• Six out of twelve

• One out of two

• Two out of three

What is the common factor between six and twelve?

• Two

• One

• Three

• All of the above

In the simplest form, how many total parts are there in the fraction one-half?

• Twelve

• Four

• Three

• Two