Equivalent Fractions:
Developing Understanding
5 Shade 1/2 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
1 2 = 8 Shade 1/3 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
1 3 = 6 Shade 3/5 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
3 5 = Shade 5/6 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
5 6 = Choose one set of equivalent fractions from above. Explain how you
know the fractions are equivalent.
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Equivalent Fractions:
Developing Understanding
11 Shade 1/2 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
1 2 = 4 8 Shade 1/3 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
1 3 = 2 6 Shade 3/5 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
3 5 = 6 10 Shade 5/6 of both rectangles, then fill in the equivalent fraction.
5 6 = 10 12 Choose one set of equivalent fractions from above. Explain how you
know the fractions are equivalent.
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