Understanding Fractions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 12 is equivalent to 2 4 .
12 = 24 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
2. 23 is equivalent to 4 6 .
23 = 46 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
3. 13 is equivalent to 2 6 .
13 = 26 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
4. 34 is equivalent to 6 8 .
34 = 68 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
5. Two fractions are equivalent if they name the same amount.
Equivalent fractions look different but represent the same amount or value.
6. 12 = 3 6 .
12 = 36 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 3 gives an equivalent fraction.
7. 28 is equivalent to 1 4 .
28 = 14 because dividing both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
8. 46 is equivalent to 2 3 .
46 = 23 because dividing both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
9. 14 is equivalent to 2 8 .
14 = 28 because multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
12
→ 36
26
23
→ 46
68
34
→ 68
36
13
→ 26
46
12 = 36, 23 = 46, 34 = 68, and 13 = 26.