Fab Fractions

Fabulous Fractions

We are learning to identify the relationship between fractions.

What is 2/4 of 50? 25

What is ½ of 50? 25

What is 4/4 of 8?   This is the same as 1 whole of 8

What is ⅕ of 10? 2

What is 2/10 of 10? 2

What is ⅓ of 12? 4

What is 2/6 of 12? 4

What is 1/13 of 26? 2

What is 2/26 of 26? 2

What do you notice about these fractions?

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I have 2/16 of a cake at a birthday party. I keep going back for more
and eat another  6/16 of a cake. What fraction of a cake have I eaten
altogether? 2/16 + 6/16 = 8/16

⅓ + ⅔ =      3/3 or 1 whole

⅙ + 2/6 =     3/6 or 1/2

12/25 + 3/25 = 15/25

I have 5/21 of a cake left over from the party. Then I give 3/21 of a cake
to my sisters. What fraction of a cake do I have left over? 5/21 - 3/21 = 2/21

½ + 2/4 =  1 whole

3/6 + ⅔ = 7/6

⅕ + 2/10 = 2/5