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Another way to represent 1/2 is to slide half of another string of fraction beads, for example slide 2 of the 1/4 beads. That is (2 x 1)/4 = 2/4 = 1/2
Another way to represent 1/2 is to slide half of another string of fraction beads, for example slide 2 of the 1/4 beads. That is (2 x 1)/4 = 2/4 = 1/2
[[File:Abacus2of4.jpg]]
How many ways can you make 1/2, see the [[Activities/Abacus/Worksheet/Answersheet | answersheet]]
Only some of the strings of beads can be used to make 1/2. Which ones? Why? see the [[Activities/Abacus/Worksheet/Answersheet | answersheet]]