Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions!

We are learning to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.

What is ½ of ¼? 2 x 4 =  8 ¼ = 2/8 ½ = 4/8 2/8 + 4/8 = 6/8

What is ⅓ of ⅕? 3 x 5 = 15  ⅓ = 5/15 ⅕ = 3/15 5/15 + 3/15 = 8/15

What is ½ of 20? 10

What is ⅕ of 20? 4

What is ⅓ of 30? 10

What is ⅘ of 20? 16

½ + ½ = 1 whole

5/12 + 4/12 = ¾

½ + ¼ = ¾

⅓ + ⅙ = ½

¼ + ⅛ = ⅜

¼ + ⅝ = ⅞

¼ + 3/16 = 7/16

⅕ + 1/30 = 7/30

Levi has ¾ of a bag of lollies. If he is given another 3/12 of a bag, what fraction of a bag will he have?  1 Whole

If there were 32 lollies in the whole bag, how many lollies does Levi have? 32

Bob has a 3/4 metre of length of wood. He cuts off 1/3 metres.

What length of wood is left?  5/12