Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions!

We are learning to add and subtract fractions with like
and unlike denominators.

What is ½ of ¼? 1/8

What is ⅓ of ⅕? 1/15

What is ½ of 20? 10

What is ⅕ of 20? 4

What is ⅓ of 30? 10

What is ⅘ of 20? 16

½ + ½ = 1

5/12 + 4/12 = 9/12

½ + ¼ = 3/4

⅓ + ⅙ = 1/2

¼ + ⅛ = 1/2

¼ + ⅝ = 7/8

¼ + 3/16 = 7/16

⅕ + 1/30 = 7/30

Levi has ¾ of a bag of lollies. If he is given another 3/12 of a bag,
what fraction of a bag will he have? 1 Whole

If there were 32 lollies in the whole bag, how many lollies does Levi have?

All of them (32 lollies)

Bob has a 3 3/4 metre of length of wood. He cuts off 2 1/3 metres.

What length of wood is left?

3 ¾ - 2 = 1 ¾

1 ¾  - ⅓ = 1 5/12