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​Equivalent fractions: How do I know if fractions are equivalent?

• ​Draw area models to compare the fractions.

• Use a number line to determine if the fractions overlap on the number line.

• Create a common denominator.

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Sherris and Levi are each painting a wall in their bedrooms different colors. The walls are the same size. Sherris has painted     of her bedroom wall pink. Levi split his wall into 6 different areas and wants to paint the same amount of space pink as Sherris. How much of the wall should Levi paint pink?​

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​What strategies can you use to solve this problem?

​Turn and discuss how you would solve this problem with your partner.

Comparing Fractions!

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1. Draw a visual representation

2. Examine the numerator and denominator

   1. If the denominators are the same compare the numerators.

   2. If the numerators are the same, examine the deminator. The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

3. Create common denominators.

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​Strategies to Compare fractions