• recognising and naming equivalent fractions

• listing the first 8 equivalent fractions of a given fraction,

What will we learn today?

Fractions Equivalent Fractions

We have learnt about fractions in Primary

2.

It’s time for us to take it to a new level.

Let’s try to learn some new concepts!

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions have the same value, even though they may look different.

Look at the diagram

We can see that 1 whole is equal to 3 one-thirds.

We can see that one-third is equal to 2 one-sixths.

Looking the diagram, we can say that

Try these out!List the next equivalent fraction of the given fraction.

1)½= ______

2)⅛= ______

Try these out!List the next equivalent fraction of the given fraction.

1)½=

2)⅛=

24

216

This is how you do it

Change the bottom using multiply or divide,and the same to the top must be applied

Summary

You can make equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both top and bottom by the same amount.

Important

Summary

If we keep dividing until we can't go on any further, then we have simplified the fraction.

Important

Summary

We can only multiply or divide, never add or subtract, to get an equivalent fraction.

Important

Try these out!List the next two equivalent fraction of the given

fraction.

1)½=

2)⅛=

Try these out!List the next two equivalent fraction of the given

fraction.

1)½=

2)⅛=

24

216

36

324

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Are you ready to try out the questions?