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Sheet # 540 Fractions

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Explain and Show Your Work.

1)  Shade the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 1/4.




2) Can you use the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 1/4? Explain your answer.





3) Shade the following model to show a fraction equivalent to 1/2.


































































Answers for sheet # 535

1) Equivalent fraction: 2/8. Shade two pieces

2) No you cannot use it. The model has to be divided into 4, 8, 16, etc. pieces (multiple of denominator) to create equivalent fractions.

3) Equivalent fraction: 4/8. Shade two pieces.