Part 1: Match the Fractions

Equivalent fractions have the same value, even when they use different numbers. Match each fraction card, A–H, to the picture card, 1–8, that shows the same amount shaded.

Look carefully at the number of equal parts and the number of shaded parts.

Fraction cards

A. 1/2

B. 2/4

C. 1/3

D. 2/6

E. 3/4

F. 6/8

G. 1/4

H. 2/8

Picture cards

1. ■ ■ □ □ □ □ □ □

2. ■ ■ ■ □

3. ■ □ □

4. ■ □

5. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □

6. ■ ■ □ □

7. ■ □ □ □

8. ■ ■ □ □ □ □

Key: ■ = shaded part □ = unshaded part

Write each match

A matches picture ______

B matches picture ______

C matches picture ______

D matches picture ______

E matches picture ______

F matches picture ______

G matches picture ______

H matches picture ______

Part 2: Explain and Challenge

1. Choose one pair and explain your thinking.

I matched ______ with ______ because

Sentence starter: The numerator tells me the number of shaded parts. The denominator tells me the number of equal parts altogether. Both pictures show ________________________________.

2. Challenge: Draw another picture that is equivalent to 1/2. Partition your shape into equal parts and shade the correct number of parts.

My equivalent fraction is ______ / ______.