Common Core: 4th Grade Math : Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 4th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Explain Equivalent Fractions With Fraction Models: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.1

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 


1 6

Possible Answers:

2 12

4 8

2 3

Correct answer:

2 12

Explanation:

 

Notice that when we line up our fraction models, which are the exact same size, the same portion of the rectangle is filled in. 

1 6

2 12

Also, notice that  was doubled to get  

Example Question #21 : Explain Equivalent Fractions With Fraction Models: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.1

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

2 3

Possible Answers:

1 2

4 6

1 5

Correct answer:

4 6

Explanation:

 

Notice that when we line up our fraction models, which are the exact same size, the same portion of the rectangle is filled in. 

2 3

4 6

Also, notice that  was doubled to get  

Example Question #21 : Explain Equivalent Fractions With Fraction Models: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.1

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

2 3

Possible Answers:

8 12

2 12

1 2

Correct answer:

8 12

Explanation:

 

Notice that when we line up our fraction models, which are the exact same size, the same portion of the rectangle is filled in. 

2 3

8 12

Also, notice that  was multiplied by  to get  

Example Question #31 : How To Make Fractions Equivalent

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

1 3

 

Possible Answers:

4 12

1 2

2 4

Correct answer:

4 12

Explanation:

 

Notice that when we line up our fraction models, which are the exact same size, the same portion of the rectangle is filled in. 

1 3

 

4 12

Also, notice that  was multiplied by  to get  

Example Question #25 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

 __________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #26 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

 __________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #331 : Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

 __________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #51 : Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

 __________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #21 : How To Order Fractions From Least To Greatest Or From Greatest To Least

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

__________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #1 : How To Compare Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

 __________

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

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