Let’s go through each pair of fractions one by one.
We’re looking for equivalent fractions — that means they represent the same amount, even if the numbers are different.
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Top Left Pair:
- First circle: 1 out of 2 parts shaded → 1/2
- Second circle: divided into 6 parts, 3 shaded → 3/6
✔ Already done — 1/2 = 3/6 (because 1×3 = 3 and 2×3 = 6)
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Top Right Pair:
- First circle: 1 out of 4 parts shaded → 1/4
- Second circle: divided into 8 parts, 2 shaded → so it’s 2/8
Check: 1/4 = 2/8? Yes, because 1×2 = 2 and 4×2 = 8
→ So the missing number is
2
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Middle Left Pair:
- First circle: 1 out of 3 parts shaded → 1/3
- Second circle: divided into 6 parts, need to shade how many to make it equal to 1/3?
Since 3 × 2 = 6, multiply numerator too: 1 × 2 = 2 → so shade 2 parts → 2/6
→ Missing number is
2
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Middle Right Pair:
- First circle: 2 out of 3 parts shaded → 2/3
- Second circle: divided into 9 parts, how many should be shaded to equal 2/3?
3 × 3 = 9, so 2 × 3 = 6 → shade 6 parts → 6/9
→ Missing number is
6
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Bottom Left Pair:
- First circle: 1 out of 5 parts shaded → 1/5
- Second circle: divided into 10 parts, how many to shade to equal 1/5?
5 × 2 = 10, so 1 × 2 = 2 → shade 2 parts → 2/10
→ Missing number is
2
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Bottom Right Pair:
- First circle: 3 out of 4 parts shaded → 3/4
- Second circle: divided into 12 parts, how many to shade to equal 3/4?
4 × 3 = 12, so 3 × 3 = 9 → shade 9 parts → 9/12
→ Missing number is
9
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Final Answer:
Top Right: 2
Middle Left: 2
Middle Right: 6
Bottom Left: 2
Bottom Right: 9
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple equivalent fractions worksheet.
