Share & grow the world's knowledge!
We want to connect the people who have knowledge to the people who need it, to bring together people with different perspectives so they can understand each other better, and to empower everyone to share their knowledge.
How do you know if two fractions are equivalent?
Fractions are equivalent when they cover the same portion of the whole. For example, 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6. This happens when we multiply or divide both numerator and denominator by the same number. 1×2 / 2×2 = 2/4. In the fraction kit or by shading pictures, we can also see that they look the same even tRead more
Fractions are equivalent when they cover the same portion of the whole. For example, 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6. This happens when we multiply or divide both numerator and denominator by the same number. 1×2 / 2×2 = 2/4. In the fraction kit or by shading pictures, we can also see that they look the same even though the numbers are different. That is how I know two fractions are equivalent.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths-mela Chapter 2: Fractions Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/maths/maths-mela-chapter-2/
See lessWhat pattern do you see in fractions like 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, 4/12?
When I look at the fractions 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, and 4/12, I notice they all represent the same portion. Each time, the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number. For example, 1×2 / 3×2 = 2/6, 1×3 / 3×3 = 3/9. So, even though the numbers look different, the fraction’s value does not chaRead more
When I look at the fractions 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, and 4/12, I notice they all represent the same portion. Each time, the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number. For example, 1×2 / 3×2 = 2/6, 1×3 / 3×3 = 3/9. So, even though the numbers look different, the fraction’s value does not change. This is the pattern of equivalent fractions.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths-mela Chapter 2: Fractions Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/maths/maths-mela-chapter-2/
See lessHow can we show that 1/2 is equal to 2/4 using a fraction kit?
In the fraction kit, if I take a piece marked 1/2 and place it on the whole, it covers half of it. Then, I take two pieces of 1/4 and place them together. These two quarters exactly cover the same space as one-half. This proves that 1/2 and 2/4 are equal. Both represent the same quantity, but they aRead more
In the fraction kit, if I take a piece marked 1/2 and place it on the whole, it covers half of it. Then, I take two pieces of 1/4 and place them together. These two quarters exactly cover the same space as one-half. This proves that 1/2 and 2/4 are equal. Both represent the same quantity, but they are written with different numbers. They are equivalent fractions.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths-mela Chapter 2: Fractions Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/maths/maths-mela-chapter-2/
See lessHow many 1/5 pieces make a whole?
If I take one piece of 1/5, it is only a small part of the whole. When I join five such pieces, they cover the whole exactly. So, five one-fifths equal one whole. This means 1 = 5/5. The fraction kit also shows this clearly. Adding 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 = 1. Therefore, five fifths make one whoRead more
If I take one piece of 1/5, it is only a small part of the whole. When I join five such pieces, they cover the whole exactly. So, five one-fifths equal one whole. This means 1 = 5/5. The fraction kit also shows this clearly. Adding 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 = 1. Therefore, five fifths make one whole.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths-mela Chapter 2: Fractions Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/maths/maths-mela-chapter-2/
See lessHow many 1/6s make 1/3?
If a whole is divided into 6 equal parts, each part is 1/6. Taking two of these gives 2/6. If the same whole is divided into 3 parts, one part is 1/3. Both cover the same space. So, 1/3 is equal to 2/6. That means two sixths are the same as one third, showing equivalent fractions. For more NCRead more
If a whole is divided into 6 equal parts, each part is 1/6. Taking two of these gives 2/6. If the same whole is divided into 3 parts, one part is 1/3. Both cover the same space. So, 1/3 is equal to 2/6. That means two sixths are the same as one third, showing equivalent fractions.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths-mela Chapter 2: Fractions Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/maths/maths-mela-chapter-2/
See less