ISEE Lower Level Quantitative : How to make fractions equivalent

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Quantitative

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Example Questions

Example Question #1771 : Numbers And Operations

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

1 2

Possible Answers:

2 5

3 6

8 12

Correct answer:

3 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. 

1 2

3 6

 

Also, notice that  was tripled to get to 

Example Question #11 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

1 2

Possible Answers:


2 10

2 4


1 3

Correct answer:

2 4

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 2

2 4

Also, notice that  was doubled to get to 

Example Question #141 : Fractions

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 


1 6

Possible Answers:

2 3

2 12

4 8

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 5

1 2

4 6

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 : Extend Understanding Of Fraction Equivalence And Ordering

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

2 3

Possible Answers:

2 12

1 2

8 12

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 #471 : Common Core Math: Grade 4

Select the fraction that is equivalent to 

1 3

 

Possible Answers:

1 2

2 4

4 12

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  

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