Question

For each representation of one fifth, use a horizontal line or lines to show fractions equivalent to and write the equivalent fractions.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 1/5=2/10

,

• 1/5=3/15

,

• 1/5=4/20

Explanation:

We draw horizontal lines across each of the diagrams.

Case 1

There are a total of 10 boxes.

There are two shaded boxes.

An equivalent form for this is:

$\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{10}$

Case 2

There are a total of 15 boxes.

There are three shaded boxes.

An equivalent form for this is:

$\frac{1}{5}=\frac{3}{15}$

Case 3

There are a total of 20 boxes.

There are four shaded boxes.

An equivalent form for this is:

$\frac{1}{5}=\frac{4}{20}$