Fractions: Recognising equivalent fractions (Part 1)

Fractions: Recognising equivalent fractions (Part 1)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore fractions with different denominators and numerators that are equal to each other.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is a 'unit fraction'?
A unit fraction is when the denominator is '1'
Correct answer: A unit fraction is when the numerator is '1'
A unit fraction is when the numerator is greater than the denominator
Q2.
What symbol would you use to compare these fractions? 1/5 _____ 1/8
-
<
=
Correct answer: >
Q3.
Which fraction could complete this statement? ______ < 1/9
Correct answer: 1/10
1/2
1/3
1/7
Q4.
Which unit fraction is the largest?
1/10
Correct answer: 1/2
1/4
One seventh
Q5.
Which symbol would you use to compare these unit fractions of the same quantity? 1/2 of 20 _____ 1/5 of 20
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=
Correct answer: >
x

5 Questions

Q1.
What is an 'equivalent fraction'?
fractions with the same denominator
fractions with the same numerator
Correct answer: That look different but have the same value
Q2.
How many halves are equivalent to one whole?
1
Correct answer: 2
3
Q3.
Which fraction completes this statement? ______ = 2/4
1 whole
Correct answer: 1/2
1/4
2/2
Q4.
How many quarters make one whole?
1
2
3
Correct answer: 4
Q5.
True or false, these fractions are equivalent? 1/4 1/2
Correct answer: False
True

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