Equivalent Circles

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a mathematical exercise designed to help students learn about creating equivalent fractions through multiplication. Each problem presents a fraction alongside a multiplication symbol and a whole number, indicating the factor by which the student must multiply both the numerator and the denominator to find an equivalent fraction. The resulting equivalent fraction’s numerator or denominator is missing, and the student must fill in the blank to complete the equivalent fraction. This structure helps students to practice and understand the concept that multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number results in an equivalent fraction.

The worksheet teaches students how to apply the principle of equivalent fractions using multiplication. By calculating the product of the given number and the numerator or denominator, students learn how to systematically create equivalent fractions. This skill is fundamental for understanding fraction manipulation, especially when simplifying fractions or finding common denominators for addition and subtraction. It also reinforces the understanding that fractions can be scaled up or down while maintaining their proportionate value, which is a key concept in mathematics and its real-world applications.