1. Fractions 6 th Grade Math Ms. Finley

2. Equivalent Fractions pg 62 What are equivalent fractions? Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same values. Ex: All of these are equivalent fractions. Fill in the missing numbers.

3. Equivalent fractions pg 62 How can you find an equivalent fraction? One way is to multiply the denominator ( the Bottom number) & the numerator ( the top number) by the same number. Ex:

4. Equivalent fractions pg 62 What is simplest form? A fraction that has been reduced by a common factor until it can’t be reduced anymore. 3 is the Greatest common factor between 15 and 24

5. Fractions to Decimals pg 64 How do you turn a fraction into a decimal? Use long division and divide the denominator (bottom) into the numerator( top). The bottom goes outside the house The top inside the house. Then divide

6. Guided and Independent practice Find two equivalent fractions for each of the fractions. 1.4/6 2. 3/12 3.3/6 4.6/16

7. Guided & Independent practice Find the missing numbers that make the fractions equivalent 1.2/5 = 10/? 2. 7/21 = 1/? 3. 3/4 = ?/28

8. Guided & Independent Practice Write each fraction in simplest form 1. 2/10 2. 6/18 3. 4/16 4. 9/15