5. REMEMBER:
๏ถTo get equal or equivalent
fractions, multiply the numerator
and the denominator by the same
number other than zero.
6. 6
Example: Find an equal fraction for
1
2
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1
Multiply the numerator and the
denominator by the same number
other than zero.
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7. 7
Example: Find an equal fraction for
3
5
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1
Multiply the numerator and the
denominator by the same number
other than zero.
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8. 8
Example: Find an equal fraction for
2
6
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1
Multiply the numerator and the
denominator by the same number
other than zero.
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9. 9
Example: Find the missing term.
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1
Think: The denominator has been
multiplied by 2, so multiply the
numerator by 2. 1 x 2 = 2.
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10. 10
Example: Find the missing term.
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1
Think: The denominator has been
divided by 2, so divide the
numerator by 2,
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16. 16
Example: Arrange in ascending order
1
8
,
6
8
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4
8
1 To compare similar fractions, just
compare the numerators. The
higher the numerator, the bigger
the value.
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17. 17
Example: Arrange in ascending order
1
8
,
6
8
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4
8
1 To compare similar fractions, just
compare the numerators. The
higher the numerator, the bigger
the value.
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