Cogito
Grade 3 Math · Chapter 5 · Lesson 5
Fractions Equal to One
When the top and bottom match.
10 problems · about 12 minutes · 3.NF.A.3
Figure — use these to answer the problems
4/4 is greater than 3/4.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
3 problemsFrom “Fractions on the Number Line”
A line cut into 5 parts. How many parts along is 2/5?
AnswerFrom “Fractions as Copies of a Unit”
How many copies of 1/8 make 5/8?
AnswerFrom “Unit Fractions”
Which is bigger, 1/4 or 1/6?
- 1/4
- 1/6
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
3 problems6/6 equals which whole number?
AnswerHow many quarters make 3 wholes?
AnswerHow many fifths make one whole?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemHow many thirds make 2 wholes?
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
3 problems7/7 equals which whole number?
AnswerThe Whole Cake
A cake is cut into 8 slices and all are eaten. What fraction was eaten?
AnswereighthsTwo Wholes
Two pizzas are each cut into 4. How many quarters is that in total?
Answerquarters