List 2 fractions that are equivalent to 1/2
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Create a number line for fractions with a denominator of 8.
draw on the board.
Put the following fractions on a number line. 1/2 3/2 6/9 1/3 4/5 and 56/100
Show number line
What strategies can I use to find equivalent fractions?
fractions circle, Equivalent fractions rule, fractions strips, number line
Draw two rectangles that are different sizes. Shade in half of each. Are they equal?
No because the whole isn't the same.
Using fraction circles, find 3 fractions that are equivalent to 3/4.
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Put the following numbers on a number line. 1/5, 2/6, 7/8, 1/4, 6/10
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How much of each circle is shaded? Are the equivalent?
1/3 2/6 4/12 Yes they are equivalent.
Three friends want to share 5 pizzas evenly. How much would each friend get? Show me how to find the answer in two different ways.
5/3 or 1 2/3
Three friends want to share 2 cakes. How much will each friend get?
2/3
Show me three different strategies to find out that 1/2 is greater than 1/3
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Compare the two fractions. 3/6 and 9/12
3/6 < 9/12
How do you find the area of a rectangle?
length X width = area