EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS GRADE 3

Hello, How are you doing? Today, we are going to start a new lesson on Equivalent Fractions.

Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions – Two or more different Fractions that name the same amount. Example – 1/3 = 2/6 = 3/9

Equivalent Fraction Model To find Equivalent Fraction of 1/2. Step 1: Start with the model of 1 Whole. 1/2 fraction is shown to represent half. Whole Fraction 1/2

Step 2: Use 1/4 fraction pieces to equal the length of the 1/2 piece. Cut the number of 1/4 fraction pieces. 1/2 1/4/41/4

Thus, equivalent fractions of 1/2 1/2 = 2/4 Other Equivalent fractions of 1/2 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8

Important Tips  Equivalent fractions do not have same denominator.  Equivalent fractions do not have same numerator.  Equivalent fractions have the same value.

Write 2 equivalent fractions for 2/6. Answer- 4/12 and 6/18

Which is the equivalent fraction for 5/9? a) 5/18 b) 10/18 c) 10/9 d) None of these

Let us Practice some questions now!

Write the equivalent fraction for the shaded part in the figure. Answer- 4/16

Guar eats 3 candies out of 8. Write equivalent fraction to show how much candies are left. Answer -10/16

Which of the following does not represents the equivalent fraction of 4/5? a) 8/10 b) 8/5 c) 12/15 d) 12/10

Angel folded a circle into 4 equal parts. He shaded one part. Write 2 equivalent fraction for the part of the circle that is not shaded? Answer – 6/8 and 9/12

ASSESSMENT

1.Which of the following could not be denominator for the equivalent fraction of 1/4? a) 8 b) 6 c) 12 d) 16

2.Mr. Huber has 5 eggs. He used 4 of the eggs to make cookies. What is an equivalent fraction for the part of the eggs Mr. Huber used to make a cookies? a) 8/10 b) 5/10 c) 4/10 d) 5/8

3.Which of the following pairs form equivalent fractions? a) 1/5 and 5/10 b) 1/5 and 2/15 c) 1/5 and 2/10 d) 1/5 and 2/16

4. Choose the equivalent fraction for 6/7. a) 12/15 b) 12/13 c) 12/14 d) None of these

5.A circular cake is cut into 6 equal parts. 2 pieces are eaten by Jack. What part of the cake is left? Answer – 4/6

6.Write the 2 equivalent fractions for the cake eaten by Jack. Answer – 4/12 and 6/18

7.Complete using models. /5 = 2/ Answer – 1/5 = 2/10

8.Write 2 equivalent fractions for 2/3? Answer – 4/6 and 6/9

9.How many 1/8 fraction pieces are equal to the length of the 1/2 fraction piece? Answer - 4

10.Lucie shaded half of the picture. What is the other fraction that tells half of the picture shaded? Answer – 2/4

Recap  Equivalent Fractions  Model to find Equivalent fractions  Important Tips  Solved Examples  Practice Problems

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