Equivalent Fractions with Models
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Objective
I can use models to show why multiplying the top and bottom numbers of a fraction by the same number creates an equal fraction.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators, but they represent the same quantity or proportion.
- 2
To generate equivalent fractions, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.
- 3
To check if two fractions are equivalent, you can cross multiply them; if the products are the same, the fractions are equivalent.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
What are equivalent fractions?
Imagine a square is divided into 9 equal parts. If 3 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area? Now, if you divide each of those parts into 2, what fraction represents the shaded area?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw a rectangle. Divide it into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part. Now, divide the same rectangle horizontally so that there are twice as many rows. How many total parts are there now? How many parts are shaded? What two equivalent fractions does this model show?”
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