L006 · Allow 10–15 minutes for learners ready to move on. Answers are available after an attempt.
Simplify 42/70 and give two different fractions equivalent to it.
3/5; examples 6/10 and 9/15.
A fraction is equivalent to 5/8 and its numerator is 35. Find its denominator and justify.
Multiplier 7, so denominator 56.
Lesson L006: Fractions and equivalent forms
Objective: Explain equivalence, simplify fractions, convert mixed and improper forms and compare fractions exactly.
60-minute structure: 0-7 Connect & Check; 7-14 Share; 14-25 Present/model; 25-44 Apply route choice/practice; 44-52 independent exam-style check; 52-60 Recall & Review, WWW/EBI and next step.
I selected an efficient numerical method, showed the key steps clearly and checked the sign, size or accuracy of my answer.
I will make the place-value, sign or operation decision explicit and use estimation or an inverse calculation to check a fresh question.
Stretch: Simplify 42/70 and give two different fractions equivalent to it.
Deep challenge: A fraction is equivalent to 5/8 and its numerator is 35. Find its denominator and justify.