Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Recognize and Generate Simple Equivalent Fractions: CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3b

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Example Question #1 : Recognize And Generate Simple Equivalent Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3b

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{5}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{6}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 2 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 6 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} and \displaystyle \frac{3}{6} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #1096 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}? 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{4}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{3}

\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{4}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{2}{4}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 2 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 4 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} and \displaystyle \frac{2}{4} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #2791 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Quantitative Reasoning

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{8}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{10}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 2 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 12 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} and \displaystyle \frac{6}{12} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #1101 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{7}{8}

\displaystyle \frac{8}{8}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{8}

\displaystyle \frac{5}{8}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{8}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{4}{8}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 2 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 8 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} and \displaystyle \frac{4}{8} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #2792 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Quantitative Reasoning

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{4}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{5}{10}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{5}{10}

Explanation:

10

The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 2 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 10 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} and \displaystyle \frac{5}{10} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #2 : How To Make Fractions Equivalent

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{2}{4}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{5}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{8}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{10}

\displaystyle \frac{7}{10}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{5}{10}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 4 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 10 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{2}{4} and \displaystyle \frac{5}{10} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #3 : How To Make Fractions Equivalent

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{2}{4}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{5}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{9}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{12}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

Explanation:

12

The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 4 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 12 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{2}{4} and \displaystyle \frac{6}{12} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #1102 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What fraction is equivalent to the following: \displaystyle \frac{1}{4}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{4}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{1}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{3}{12}

Explanation:

12

The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 4 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 12 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{4} and \displaystyle \frac{3}{12} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #1103 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{3}{4}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{3}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{7}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{6}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{9}{12}

\displaystyle \frac{8}{12}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{9}{12}

Explanation:

12

The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 4 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 12 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{3}{4} and \displaystyle \frac{9}{12} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

Example Question #2801 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Quantitative Reasoning

What fraction is equivalent to \displaystyle \frac{1}{3}?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{5}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{4}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{3}{6}

\displaystyle \frac{2}{6}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{2}{6}

Explanation:

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The two lines above are the same length. The top line is split into \displaystyle 3 pieces and the bottom line is split into \displaystyle 6 pieces.

 \displaystyle \frac{1}{3} and \displaystyle \frac{2}{6} are equivalent because they occupy the same position on the number line. 

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