Mamma Mia! Exploring Equivalent Fractions with PIZZA!
Mamma Mia! Exploring Equivalent
Fractions with PIZZA!
Equivalent fractions have the
same value, even though they
may look different.
Equivalent fractions
represent the same part of a
whole, as long as the whole is
the same size.
An example
two fourthsone half
A nonexample
two fourthsone third
A nonexample
two fourthsone third
So, which would you rather
have?
two fourths of a large pizza?one third of a large pizza?
So, which would you rather
have?
two sixths of a large pizza?one third of a large pizza?
So, which would you rather
have?
Half of a large pizza?Half of a small pizza?
The sizes of the wholes are
not congruent, so the
fractions are not equivalent.
Half of a large pizza?Half of a small pizza?
Apply your knowledge: Joey
ate 2/6 of a small pizza. Jamie
ate 1/3 of a small pizza. Who
are the most? Explain your
answer.
Apply your knowledge: Joey
ate 1/2 of a medium pizza.
Jamie ate 3/4 of a medium
pizza. Who are the most?
Explain your answer.
Apply your knowledge: Write
your own pizza fractions
word problem and have your
partner solve it! Be sure to
make them prove their
answer.