Proportional Reasoning and Parts · Number and Algebra

Fractional Equivalencies

Comparing and ordering fractions with unrelated denominators using common multiples.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it necessary to have a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions?
  2. 2How can we prove that two fractions are equivalent using visual models?
  3. 3When is it more efficient to use a decimal instead of a fraction?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M6N04AC9M6N05
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Proportional Reasoning and Parts
Period: Number and Algebra

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