Jada says that is equivalent to because the numerator and denominator of are each 2 times the numerator and denominator of .
Explain why Jada’s reasoning is correct.
Use Jada’s method to find another fraction equivalent to .
Problem 6
Exploration
Student Task Statement
Mai is thinking of a fraction. She gives several clues to help you guess her fraction. Try to guess Mai’s fraction after each clue.
My fraction is equivalent to .
The numerator of my fraction is greater than 10.
A factor of my numerator is 8.
The numbers 8 and 5 are a factor pair of my numerator.
Problem 7
Exploration
Student Task Statement
Think of a fraction:
Write several clues so a friend or family member can guess your fraction. Then present the clues one at a time and ask them to make a guess after each one.
My fraction is equivalent to .
The numerator of my fraction is less than .
One multiple of my numerator is .
A factor pair of my denominator is and .
Problem 8
Exploration
Student Task Statement
Diego says he shaded of the diagram. Do you agree with Diego? Explain your reasoning.
Shade of the diagram. Explain how you know is shaded.