Equivalent Fractions
Visual Understanding with Paper Strips
Explore how different fractions can represent the same portion of a whole using colored paper strips. See how fractions like 1/2, 2/4, and 3/6 are equivalent!
Equivalent to: 1/2
Observation:
The colored portion represents the same amount across all equivalent fractions, even though the number of parts differs.
The Math Behind Equivalent Fractions
Key Concepts:
Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value:
- Created by multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number
- Represent the same portion of a whole, just divided differently
- All fractions in an equivalent set simplify to the same simplest form
Visual Understanding:
Paper strips help visualize equivalence by showing that the same length can be divided into different numbers of equal parts while maintaining proportional colored sections.
