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Cogito

Grade 3 Math · Chapter 5 · Lesson 8

Practice Worksheet

Equivalent Fractions

Different names for the same place on the line.

10 problems · about 14 minutes · 3.NF.A.3

NameDate

Figure — use these to answer the problems

Set 1/2 and 2/4. Both markers land on the same spot.
1/2
2/4
011/22/4

1/2 is equal to 2/4.

Left top number1
Left bottom number2
Right top number2
Right bottom number4
Figure 1

Warm-Up Review

From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.

2 problems

  1. From “Comparing Fractions With the Same Top”

    Which is bigger, 3/4 or 3/6?

    • 3/4
    • 3/6

  2. From “Comparing Fractions With the Same Bottom”

    Which is bigger, 3/4 or 1/4?

    • 3/4
    • 1/4

Warm Up

Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.

4 problems

  1. How many sixths equal 1/3?

    Answer

  2. What makes two fractions equivalent?

    • They sit at the same point on the line.
    • They look similar.

  3. How many eighths equal 1/2?

    Answer

  4. How many sixths equal 1/2?

    Answer

Build It Up

The same ideas with more to keep track of.

2 problems

  1. How many fourths equal 2/8?

    Answer

  2. How many eighths equal 3/4?

    Answer

Stretch Yourself

Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.

2 problems

  1. Two Names

    2/4 is the same as which simpler fraction?

    • 1/2.
    • 1/4.

  2. Sixths and Thirds

    How many sixths are the same as 1/3?

    Answersixths