Equivalent Fractions - One Common Misconception

If we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same (non-zero) number, the resulting fraction will be equivalent to the original fraction, for example [math]1/2= 2/4[/math]. Sometimes students think that the same will be true for adding and subtracting. This applet helps to clear up some misunderstandings.

 

Irina Boyadzhiev

 
Tipo di risorsa
Attività
Tag
equivalent  exploration  fractions  misconception 
Gruppo di riferimento (età)
11 – 14
Lingua
English (United States)
 
 
 
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