The Fractions All Around Us

Q: Identify the array. A: 2 by 4 = 8 A: 4 by 2 = 8

Q: Identify the array. A: 1 by 5 = 5 5 by 1 = 5 Q: Write the fraction and decimal for one of the squares. A: 1/5 and 0.20

Q: Identify the array. A: 1 by 21 = by 1 = 21 Q: How many groups of 3 are in 21? A: 7 groups Q: 1/7 of 21 = ? A: 3

Q: Identify the array. A: 6 by 7 = 42 7 by 6 = 42 Q: What is 1/6 of 42? A: 7 Q: What is 1/7 of 42? A: 6

Q: Identify the array. A: 4 by 6 = 24 6 by 4 = 24 Q: ¼ of 24 is? A: 6 Q: The two dark squares represent what fractional part of the quilt? A: 2/24ths or 1/12th

Q: Identify the array. A: 5 by 4 = 20 4 by 5 = 20 Q: What fraction of the quilt is represented by the green squares? A: 10/20 = ½ Q: How would you write ½ as a decimal? A: 0.50

Challenge: Q: How many whole squares do you see? A: 17 whole squares Q: How many squares can you make using the triangles around the squares? A: 68 squares Q: Total # of squares? A: 85 squares

Q: Each door represents what array? A: 3 by 4 = 12 4 by 3 = 12 Q: What is ¼ of 12? A: 3 Q: What is ¼ as a decimal? A: 0.25 Q: If the doors are put together what fraction would one pane represent? A: 1/24

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