standard_description: Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.
problem_activity: Problem 1
For the class party, Robin and Shawn each made a loaf of banana bread. Their loaf pans were exactly the same size. Robin sliced her banana bread into 6 equal slices. Shawn also sliced his into 6 equal slices. After the party, Robin had more slices of banana bread left to take home than Shawn did. What fraction of the whole loaf pan might each person take home?
Problem 2
a.   Choose each statement that is true.
i.
$$\frac{3}{4}$$
is greater than
$$\frac{5}{4}$$
.
ii.
$$\frac{5}{4}$$
is greater than
$$\frac{3}{4}$$
.
iii.
$$\frac{3}{4}>\frac{5}{4}.$$
iv.
$$\frac{3}{4}<\frac{5}{4}.$$
v.
$$\frac{5}{4}>\frac{3}{4}.$$
vi.
$$\frac{5}{4}<\frac{3}{4}.$$
vii.  None of these.
b.
$$\frac{3}{4}$$
and
$$\frac{5}{4}$$
are shown on the number line. Which is correct?
i.
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ii.
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iii. Neither of these.


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