Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems
Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If the multiplicative relationship between the numerator and denominator is the same, the fractions will be equivalent
- If a fraction is equivalent to a half, the numerator will be half the value of the denominator
- If a fraction is equivalent to fifth, the denominator will be 5 times the value of the numerator
Keywords
Numerator - The numerator is the top number in a fraction and shows how many parts we have.
Denominator - The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and shows how many equal parts the whole has been divided into.
Equivalent fraction - Equivalent fractions are fractions which have the same value, even though they may look different.
Proportion - The proportion of a number, shape or group of objects is a part of the whole.
Common misconception
Children need to understand that equivalent fractions must be part of the same whole and that they can be represented as parts of a whole or as a number with a unique position on the number line.
Use the stem sentences to draw attention to how we describe equivalence and use representations to support this. Be clear about when the representation is showing a part of a whole and when it is labelling a point on a number line.
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