Unit 8 Contents

3. Complete the number sentences to show equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same value. Use the Fraction Chart or fraction circle pieces to find the equivalent fractions. Remember: the red circle is the unit whole.
1. =
2. =
3. =
4. =
5. Draw the fraction circle pieces to show how you answered Question 3C.

Use the fraction circle pieces or the Fraction Chart to solve the following problems. When using the circle pieces, think of the red circle as one whole.

4. Frank is making bread and needs of a cup of flour. He has a few different measuring cups.
1. How many -cup measures equal of a cup?
2. How many -cup measures equal of a cup?
3. How many -cup measures equal of a cup?
4. Show how you solved Question 4B with the circle pieces.
5. Write a number sentence for Question 4C.

5. Romesh is helping his father pack a box of key chains for a fundraiser. The box holds pound of merchandise. Each key chain weighs of a pound. Romesh must decide how many key chains he can pack in the box.
1. Show how you solved the problem with fraction circle pieces.
2. Help Romesh by completing this number sentence: =
3. How many key chains can Romesh pack in a box?
6. Maya wrote: =
   Do you agree with Maya? Explain how you know.