Math Clip Art--Fraction Concepts--Equivalent Fractions 09

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image completes the short sequence by showing 4/20 with a rectangular model and the numerical process to generate this equivalent fraction. It displays a rectangle divided into 20 parts with four parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 4 to get 4/20.

This representation completes the pattern of equivalent fractions for 1/5 and reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Teachers can use this image to discuss the pattern observed in the sequence and to encourage students to generate their own equivalent fractions.

Teacher's Script: "Now we've reached 4/20. How did we get this fraction from 1/5? That's right, we multiplied both the top and bottom by 4. Look at all four rectangles we've seen in this sequence. Even though they're divided differently, they all represent the same amount. Can you think of another fraction that would be equivalent to 1/5?"

For a complete collection of math clip art related to Fraction Concepts click on this link: Equivalent Fractions Collection.