Sheet # 539Fractions
Name_________________________Date:_____________
Explain and Show Your Work.
1) Shade the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 8/16.
2) Can you use the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 1/5? Explain your answer.
3) Shade the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 3/9.
Answers for sheet # 539
1) Equivalent fraction:4/8. Shade 4 pieces.
2) No you cannot use it. The model has to be divided into 5, 10, 15 etc. pieces (multiple of denominator) to create equivalent fractions.
3) Equivalent fraction: 1/3. Shade one block.