Equivalent Fractions Book 1

Equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value.

Learning Objective

• Review times tables and common multiples.
• Calculate equal fractions by multiplying.
• Review division facts and common factors.
• Simplify fractions

Learning Outcome

The pupil completing this workbook will be able to:

• Recognise equivalent fractions by seeing similarities in the diagrams.
• Identify equivalent fractions using fraction wall.
• Detect relationships between times tables, division facts and equivalent fractions.
• Express a smaller number as a fraction of a larger one.

Recommended Level
This workbook will help to build the knowledge and skills expected to match the new National Curriculum for years 5 and 6. Although, pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 can also benefit from this workbook  using it as a refresher.

The mathematical tasks in the equivalent of the fractions workbook enable the pupils to:

• deepen their understanding of the concepts of equivalent fractions,
• develop techniques to solve problems related to equivalent fractions,
• review and revise common factors,
• review and revise common multiples,

It is best to use these workbooks from beginning to end.