What Are Equivalent Fractions?
Did you know some fractions are actually whole numbers?
When the top number (numerator) and bottom number (denominator) are the same, the fraction equals 1!
For example, 2/2, 3/3, and 4/4 all equal 1 whole. Let's explore this fun math secret!
How to Find Whole Number Fractions
1️⃣ Look at the top and bottom numbers
2️⃣ If they're the same, it equals 1 whole
3️⃣ For multiple wholes, multiply: 4/2 = 2 wholes!
Let's Play With Fractions!
Example 1: Pizza Fractions
Imagine a pizza cut into 4 equal slices. If you have all 4 slices, you have 4/4 of the pizza!
4/4
2/2
3/3
Click on the fraction circles to see what they equal!
Interactive Challenge
If you have 6 cookies and you eat all 6, what fraction did you eat?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use food items like pizza slices or cookies to demonstrate fractions equal to wholes - kids learn best with tasty examples!
- Play "Fraction Match" - write fractions on cards and have your child match them to whole numbers (4/4 matches with 1, 6/3 matches with 2, etc.)
- Encourage drawing - have your child draw circles divided into equal parts and color in fractions that make wholes