Making+Equivalent+Fractions

Making Equivalent Fractions - Grade 4
Standard 4.GLE 0406.1.5 Use mathematical ideas and processes in different settings to formulate patterns, analyze graphs, set up and solve problems and interpret solutions. Fractions and mixed numbers: Patterns of equivalent fractions (Fourth grade - Q.2)

How to make equivalent fractions.

Making equivalent fractions with a "Magic One".

What is a "Magic One"? It is any fraction that equals 1 (one). Examples:



Therefore, a "Magic One" is any number that is divided by the same number.

This means that you may use any "Magic One" to multiply it using any other fractions and you will have an equivalent fraction answer except for 1/1.

Examples: Start with a fraction and multiply it with a "Magic One" fraction.



For more practice you may use Kidspiration 3 in Math Works using the blank workspace. How many problems can you make?

Another way to write the same problems are listed below.

What is a "Magic One"? It is any fraction that equals 1 (one). Examples: 1/1=1; 2/2=1; 3/3=1; 4/4=1; 11/11=1; 44/44=1; 5/5=1; 1234/1234=1; 32/32=1 Therefore, a "Magic One" is any number that is divided by the same number.

This means that you may use any "Magic One" to multiply it using any other fractions and you will have an equivalent fraction answer except for 1/1.

Examples: Start with a fraction and multiply it with a "Magic One" fraction.

5/5 x 7/9 = 35/45

4/4 x 7/8 = 28/36