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 de Material
Atividade
Palavras-chaves
equivalent  exploration  fractions  misconception 
Grupo alvo (idade)
11 – 14
Idioma
English (United States)
 
 
 
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