Finding Equivalent Fractions
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the relationship between the numerator and denominator (between and within fractions), find factors and reason about simplifying fractions.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Are these fractions equivalent?
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No
Q2.
What is this fraction in its simplest form?
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3/12
4/18
Q3.
Ronaldo simplifies the fraction 12/18 so that the denominator is 9. What is the numerator?
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3
9
Q4.
What is the value of a?
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1
8
Q5.
What is the value of b?
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4
6
5 Questions
Q1.
What is this fraction in its simplest form?
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1/9
4/10
Q2.
What is the highest common factor of 18 and 24?
2
4
Q3.
How could you describe this fraction?
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Unit fraction
Q4.
What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in this fraction?
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The denominator 8 times the numerator
The numerator is 5 times the denominator
Q5.
What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in this fraction?
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The denominator is 2 times greater than the numerator
There is no relationship