Question

making fractions

1. divide the rectangle into eighths. be sure each part is the same size.

color one eighth red. color three eighths blue. color half of the

1. divide the rectangle into quarters. be sure each part is the same size.

color one quarter orange. color the rest green.

1. divide the rectangle into thirds. be sure each part is the same size.

color one third blue. color another third yellow. color the rest green.

Explanation:

Step1: Solve for Question 1

Divide the rectangle into 8 equal-sized parts. Color 1 part red, 3 parts blue, and 4 parts (since $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{8}$) the remaining color.

Step2: Solve for Question 2

Divide the rectangle into 4 equal-sized parts. Color 1 part orange, and 3 parts green (since $4-1=3$).

Step3: Solve for Question 3

Divide the rectangle into 3 equal-sized parts. Color 1 part blue, 1 part yellow, and 1 part green.

Answer:

1. Rectangle split into 8 equal sections: 1 red, 3 blue, 4 of the remaining color.
2. Rectangle split into 4 equal sections: 1 orange, 3 green.
3. Rectangle split into 3 equal sections: 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green.