What Are Equivalent Fractions?
Equivalent fractions are different fractions that name the same amount!
Just like you can call your friend "Alex" or "Alexander," fractions can have different names for the same value. Area models help us see this by dividing shapes into equal parts.
How to Find Equivalent Fractions
1️⃣ Start with a fraction like 1/2
2️⃣ Divide the shape into more equal parts (like fourths or eighths)
3️⃣ Count how many parts are shaded to find the new equivalent fraction
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Pizza Fractions
Look at these pizza slices. Which fractions show the same amount of pizza?
Example 2: Chocolate Bar Fractions
This chocolate bar is divided differently. Match the equivalent fractions:
Parent Tips 🌟
- Kitchen Math: Use pizza slices, pie pieces, or chocolate bars to show real-life equivalent fractions during meals.
- Art Connection: Have your child create fraction art by coloring grids or circles different ways to show equivalent fractions.
- Fraction War: Play a card game where you each draw a fraction card and see who has the larger value (using equivalent fractions to compare).