One half is the same as two quarters

In the picture

1. 1The whole strip: one whole, not cut yet
2. 2Cut into 2 equal parts: 1 part coloured is 1/2
3. 3Cut into 4 equal parts: 2 parts coloured is 2/4, the same length as 1/2

Examples

• Half a pizza is the same amount as 2 slices out of 4 equal slices, or 5 slices out of 10.
• Half a chocolate bar of 10 squares is 5 squares, so 1/2 = 5/10.

Quiz: One half is the same as two quarters (Age 8)

1. 1

   In the fraction 3/8, what does the bottom number 8 tell you?

   • 8 of the parts are coloured
   • The whole is cut into 8 equal parts
   • There are 8 wholes
2. 2

   Which fraction covers exactly the same amount as 1/2?

   • 1/4
   • 2/4
   • 2/3
3. 3

   What is true about 1/2 and 5/10?

   • They are the same amount
   • 5/10 is more, because 5 is bigger than 1
   • 1/2 is more, because its parts are bigger

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.