Equivalent Fractions Game
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This Equivalent Fractions Game is a great way to put your skills to the test in a fun environment. By practicing, you’ll start to work out the answers efficiently.
Equivalent Fractions Game
Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same portion of a whole. Even though their numerators (top numbers) and denominators (bottom numbers) are different, the overall value they represent is identical.
The game presents a fraction along with an equivalent fraction that has a blank space. Your task is to fill in the correct number to make the two fractions equal. If you give a wrong answer, the game will provide a simple, step-by-step explanation to guide you to the correct answer. The game also allows you to enter the upper bound of the denominator to customize the difficulty of the game.
To find equivalent fractions, you can either multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
Equivalent Fractions
Find the missing number to make the fractions equal.
Score: 0 / 0
Time: 60
How to Play the Equivalent Fractions Game
The game will show you two fractions with a missing number. Your task is to fill in the correct number to make the two fractions equal.
Here’s how to play:
- Enter the maximum denominator: Enter a number to indicate the upper bound of the denominators.
- Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
- Look at the Problem: You’ll see two fractions. Determine how to make the fractions equal.
- Enter Your Answer: Type your answer into the box.
- Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown how to get the correct answer.
- Get a New Problem: Click the Next button for a new problem.
Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried. - Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.
How to make Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fraction
To make equivalent fractions, you can either multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. Multiplying or dividing by the same number is the same as multiplying or dividing by 1, so the value of the fraction remains unchanged, but its representation changes. For example, to find an equivalent fraction for 1/2, you can multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/4, or by 3 to get 3/6.
Using Multiplication
Choose a number: to multiply by.
Multiply the numerator: by that number.
Multiply the denominator: by the same number.
Using Division
Choose a number: to divide by. This number must be a common factor of both the numerator and the denominator.
Divide the numerator: by that number.
Divide the denominator: by the same number.
How to find the missing number in a fraction to make two fractions equivalent
The key rule to remember is: Whatever you do to the numerator, you must do to the denominator, and vice versa.
Step 1: Find the Relationship
First, look at the two fractions and find the pair of numbers that you already know—either the two numerators or the two denominators.
Step 2: Determine the Operation
Next, figure out how you get from the first number to the second. You can either multiply or divide.
Step 3: Apply the Same Operation
Now, apply the exact same operation to the other pair of numbers.
The video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to walk through the process of making equivalent fractions.
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