Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to explore something fun and interesting in math called “Equivalent Fractions.” Let’s dive in and learn together!
Before we start, let’s understand what a fraction is. A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the numerator and the denominator. The denominator is the bottom number, and it tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into. The numerator is the top number, and it shows how many of those parts we have.
Now, what are equivalent fractions? They are fractions that look different but actually represent the same amount of space or part of a whole. Let’s see how this works with an example!
Imagine you have a pizza cut into four equal slices. If you eat one slice, you’ve eaten one-fourth of the pizza. Now, if we cut the same pizza into eight slices, eating two slices would be the same amount as eating one-fourth of the pizza. So, one-fourth is the same as two-eighths. They both take up the same amount of space!
Let’s try another example. If you have a chocolate bar divided into four pieces and you eat one piece, that’s one-fourth. If another chocolate bar is divided into twelve pieces, eating three pieces is the same as eating one-fourth of the first bar. So, one-fourth is equivalent to three-twelfths.
Now, let’s look at two-thirds. If you have a pie divided into three parts and you eat two parts, that’s two-thirds. If another pie is divided into nine parts, eating six parts is the same as eating two-thirds of the first pie. So, two-thirds is the same as six-ninths.
Finally, let’s see four-eighths. If you have a cake cut into eight pieces and you eat four, that’s four-eighths. If another cake is cut into sixteen pieces, eating eight pieces is the same as eating four-eighths of the first cake. So, four-eighths is equivalent to eight-sixteenths.
Always remember, the numerator is the top number that tells us how many parts we have, and the denominator is the bottom number that tells us how many parts the whole is divided into.
Now that you know about equivalent fractions, try finding some on your own. It’s like a fun puzzle! Keep practicing, and you’ll become a fraction expert in no time. Happy learning!
Pizza Fraction Fun: At home, use a real or paper plate to represent a pizza. Cut it into different numbers of slices, like 4, 8, and 12. Practice making equivalent fractions by removing slices and comparing how many slices are needed to represent the same fraction of the pizza. For example, show how 1/4 of the pizza is the same as 2/8 or 3/12. Discuss with a family member or friend how these fractions are equivalent.
Fraction Art: Create a colorful fraction poster. Draw different shapes like circles, squares, or rectangles, and divide them into various numbers of equal parts. Color in parts to show equivalent fractions, such as 1/2 and 2/4, or 1/3 and 2/6. Label each part with the correct fraction and display your artwork at home to remind you of equivalent fractions.
Fraction Hunt: Go on a fraction hunt around your house or classroom. Look for objects that can be divided into parts, like a chocolate bar, a loaf of bread, or a set of blocks. Try to find at least three examples of equivalent fractions using these objects. For instance, if you have a chocolate bar with 12 pieces, see how many pieces you need to eat to show 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 of the bar. Share your findings with your classmates or family.
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hello everyone! Let’s open the worksheet. Don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. You can find the link to this app in the comments below.
Today, we’re going to be looking at a worksheet called “Construction Zone Math: Equivalent Fractions.” But what’s an equivalent fraction? Let’s take a look!
If we have a fraction, like one-fourth, let’s identify what each part of the fraction is before we draw a picture. The denominator, or the bottom number, shows how many pieces the fraction is divided into. For this fraction, it will be broken into four equal pieces. The top number is the numerator, which tells us how many of those pieces are shaded in. In this case, one piece is shaded in.
To create an equivalent fraction, we want a fraction that has the same amount of space shaded in. For example, an equivalent fraction to one-fourth could be two-eighths. Instead of cutting our fraction into four pieces, we’ll cut it into eight pieces. Now, instead of shading one piece, we’ll shade two pieces. If you look closely at these pictures, you’ll see that they take up the exact same amount of space.
The same is true when you look at fraction bars. We’re looking for fractions that may have different numbers but take up the same amount of space.
Let’s read the directions and get started with our worksheet. Use the fraction model to complete the statements below. Circle the correct numerator.
Let’s look at our first example: one-fourth and blank twelfths. We know that twelve is the denominator here, just as four is. This means that in the first bar, there are a total of four pieces, and because one is the numerator, there is one piece shaded in. In our second fraction, we know that there are twelve pieces in total because twelve is our denominator.
Let’s count the shaded pieces to find out the numerator: one, two, three. So, I think three is the correct numerator. Let’s circle three. If we look closely, we’ll see that three twelfths takes up the exact same amount of space as one-fourth, which is what we’re looking for in equivalent fractions.
Now, let’s take a look at our next example. In this problem, we have two-thirds is equivalent to blank ninths. Again, in our first fraction, three is the denominator because there are three pieces in total, and two is the numerator because there are two pieces shaded in.
Let’s look at our second fraction and count the shaded pieces to see what the correct numerator is to make an equivalent fraction with ninths. There are one, two, three, four, five, six pieces shaded in, which means six is the correct numerator. Two-thirds is equivalent to six-ninths, and we can see that they take up the exact same amount of space.
Now, let’s take a look at our last problem. Our first fraction is four-eighths, and our second fraction is blank sixteenths. In the first fraction, the numerator is four, meaning there are four pieces shaded in. The bottom number is our denominator, which tells us how many pieces there are in total. In total, there are eight pieces in our first fraction.
In our second fraction, there are sixteen pieces in total, but what’s the numerator? Let’s count the boxes to find out how many sixteenths need to be shaded in to make an equivalent fraction to four-eighths. There are one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight pieces shaded in. If we look closely, eight-sixteenths takes up the exact same amount of space as four-eighths, meaning that eight is the correct numerator.
Remember, the numerator is the top number, showing how many pieces are shaded in a fraction, while the denominator tells you how many pieces are in total.
Thanks for watching! We’ll see you next time! Don’t forget to like us and subscribe to our channel. Find links to our apps in the comments below.
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