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Visualizing Fractions Analysis

Use your fraction strips to answer the following questions on paper:

  1. How many different representations did you find these fractions?

    • 3/4
    • 2/3
    • 3/5

  2. Select some fractions of your own. Which fraction could be displayed in the most ways on the computer? How can two different fractions represent the same number?

  3. What is the smallest (reduced) representation for these fractions?

    • 6/9
    • 2/6
    • 5/7

  4. Try to reduce fractions of your own selection on the computer. When do you know that a fraction can be reduced?

  5. How many different representations did you find of these fractions?

    • 9/6
    • 14/5
    • 18/7

  6. Is it possible to find a mixed number from an improper fraction without fraction strips? Describe your method and give an example.

  7. How can you compare two different fractions to see which one is largest?

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