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4-5 Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same value.
3
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1 1 1 1 1 1
10 10 10 10 10 10
6
10
Use the models below to find equivalent fractions.
1
1. 2 2
2. 3 1
3
1
2
1
4
1
8
1
6
1
4
1
6
1
6
1
8
1
6
1
8
1
3
1
6
1
6
1
6
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
1
8
Think and Discuss
3. Describe how you could write 12 as an equivalent fraction
with a denominator of 24.
4. Discuss whether 162 and 198 are equivalent fractions.
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4-5 Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same value.
3
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1 1 1 1 1 1
10 10 10 10 10 10
6
10
Use the models below to find equivalent fractions.
1
1. 2 2
4
3
6
2
2. 3 4
8
1
4
1
8
1
6
1
4
1
6
1
8
8
12
1
3
1
2
1
6
4
6
1
6
1
8
1
3
1
6
1
6
1
6
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
1
8
Think and Discuss
3. Describe how you could write 12 as an equivalent fraction
answer: 2142, because the numerator must
with a denominator of 24. Possible
be half the denominator
6
9
4. Discuss whether 12 and 18 are equivalent fractions.
Possible answer: They are both equivalent to 21.
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