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Equivalent Fractions Matching Game

Match, simplify and create equivalent fractions. Show your working where asked.

Fraction Matching

1.Match each fraction to an equivalent fraction from the other column.

5/6
3/8
2/3
7/10
5/9

15/18
15/27
21/30
12/18
9/24

2.Match each fraction name with its numerical form.

Five eighths
Seven twelfths
Three fifths
One sixth

3/5
7/12
5/8
1/6

Build and Simplify Fractions

3.Complete each chain so that all fractions have the same value: a) 3/5 = __/10 = __/20 = __/35; b) 5/8 = __/16 = __/24 = __/40; c) 4/7 = __/14 = __/28 = __/49; d) 2/9 = __/18 = __/27 = __/45.

4.Write each fraction in its simplest form: a) 14/21; b) 18/24; c) 16/28; d) 25/35; e) 27/45.

Explain and Represent

5.Explain why 3/6 and 1/2 represent the same amount. Refer to how the numerator and denominator change.

6.Draw a model that shows 4/8 is equivalent to 1/2. Label both fractions.

7.Describe a reliable method for checking whether two fractions are equivalent.

Choose the Equivalent Fraction

8.Which fraction is equivalent to 3/7?

6/21
9/14
12/28
15/42

9.Which fraction is not equivalent to 4/9?

8/18
12/27
16/36
20/46

10.Select every fraction equivalent to 2/5.

6/15
8/20
10/24
14/35
16/40

Fractions in Everyday Situations

11.A shared loaf is sliced into 12 equal pieces. Hana takes 3 pieces. What fraction of the loaf does she take? Give your answer in simplest form.

12.A baking recipe calls for 5/6 of a cup of milk. The measuring jug is marked in twelfths. How many twelfths make 5/6 of a cup? Show the equivalent fraction.