1. STANDARD: M6N1 OBJECTIVES: 1.Demonstrate and explain the meaning of equivalent fractions 2.Find equivalent fractions using a specified multiplier 3.Perform tasks associated with finding equal fractions

2. If this square was cut along the dotted line and you got one piece, what fraction of the square would you have? If this square was cut along the dotted lines and you got two pieces, what fraction of the square would you have? In both cases, you will have ½ of the box. This means that ½ and 2/4 are equal. These are EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS. DRAG TO SEE ANSWER

3. So, how do we define equivalent fractions? Fractions that represent the same part-to- whole relationship Fractions that are equal in value

4. Do the circles show equivalent fractions? Why or why not? What fraction of the circle is shaded? 1/4 2/8 Drag to see answer

5. How do we find equivalent fractions? You can find equivalent fractions in two ways: 1.You can ALWAYS multiply to find equivalent fractions Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number 2.You can SOMETIMES divide to find equivalent fractions If the numerator and denominator has a factor in common, then you can divide both the numerator and denominator by the common factor. This is VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, whatever you do to the numerator, you MUST do the same thing to the denominator.

6. Multiplying to find equivalent fractions. Step 1: Choose a multiplier to use. I will use 2 as a multiplier. This is your multiplier Step 2: Multiply the original fraction by the multiplier YOU chose. This means that the fraction ¾ is equivalent to 6/8. This is VERY IMPORTANT: You can choose any multiplier that you want, but don’t make it too difficult for yourself to multiply.

7. Practice finding at least two equivalent fractions for each.

8. Dividing to find equivalent fractions Step 1: Find a factor that the numerator & denominator has in common Step 2: Divide both the numerator & denominator by the common factor Since 12 and 18 both have 3 as a factor, I will divide both the numerator and denominator by 3. You can also use 6. Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12

9. Practice finding at an equivalent fraction for each.

10. 1.What are equivalent fractions? 2.How can we find equivalent fractions?