Fractions: Equivalent Fractions lesson 2

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Mini-Lesson: Learn the Skill

Equivalent means equal. Equivalent fractions take up the same amount of shaded space; they have the
same area. Look at the figures to the right.
Notice that the shaded part of both
figures have the same area; that is,
they both cover the same amount of
1 2 shaded space inside each figure. So
2 4 the fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equal.

Use What You Know: Apply the Skill

Directions: Write the equivalent fraction.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

4 2 1 3 1
6 4 2 5 3

Show What You Know: Word Problems

Directions: Use good problem solving strategies to answer these questions.

11. Sam bought a pizza and cut it into 8 equal
slices. He ate 1/2 of it. Sheila bought a pizza and
cut it into 10 equal slices. She wants to eat the
same amount of her pizza as Sam ate of his pizza.
What fraction of her pizza does she need to eat?
12. Rhonda used “Bottoms Up!” to solve a math
problem. She decided that 6/8 is equivalent to 3/4.
Did she use the strategy correctly?
Yes No
 Fractions: Equivalent Fractions lesson 2

Write What You Know: Writing in Math

Directions: Use good problem solving strategies to answer these questions in complete sentences.

13. Michael ran 1/3 of a mile. Brian ran 3/9 of a 14. Explain how you could use fraction strips to
mile. Did they run the same distance? prove that 1/4 is equivalent to 3/12.

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Prove What You Know: Test Prep

Directions: Use good math strategies to solve. Then circle the correct answer choice.

15. The fraction strips to the right show part of a whole shaded.
Which answer choice gives two equivalent fractions that represent
the shaded part of each strip?
A 1/3 and 2/6 B 1/4 and 2/8 C 2/3 and 4/6 D 2/4 and 4/8

Spiral Review:
Directions: Estimate the fraction for the shaded part of each figure. Circle your estimate.
16. A 1/2 B 1/3 C 1/4

17. A 1/2 B 2/3 C 3/4

18. A 1/4 B 2/3 C 4/8

19. A 2/6 B 2/3 C 3/4