LET’S TRY ONE
Which fraction is equivalent to ?
Multiply both 2 and 3 by 2: = 4/6.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Generate equivalent fractions by scaling numerator and denominator equally.
- Use the same scale factor for both parts of the fraction.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Write or draw your own example with different numbers. Solve it, then ask a partner to check the method as well as the answer.
Use the same scale factor for both parts of the fraction.