Question

draw an area model or use fraction strips to solve the problem.
\\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{?}{10}\\)
\\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{\square}{10}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall equivalent fractions

To find the missing numerator, we know that to get from denominator 2 to 10, we multiply by 5 (since \(2\times5 = 10\)).

Step2: Multiply numerator by 5

We must do the same to the numerator. So, \(1\times5 = 5\). Thus, \(\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{10}\).

Answer:

5