fraction vocabulary
the numerator
What does equivalent mean?
1/2
1/8 + 4/8 =
5/8
9/10 - 4/10 =
5/10
This is the number on the bottom of the fraction.
the denominator
Name a fraction equivalent to 1/4
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Express 3/9 in simplest form.
1/3
3/7 + 2/7 =
5/7
7/8 - 2/8 =
5/8
This part of the fraction shows how many equal parts are in the whole.
the denominator
Name a fraction equivalent to 3/8
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Express 15/25 in simplest form.
3/5
3/6 = 1/2
6/9 - 1/3 =
3/9 = 1/3
This is what the denominators must be before we can add or subtract fractions.
They must be common denominators (the same).
No.
Express 18/24 in simplest form.
3/4
4/8 + 1/4 =
7/8
4/5 - 2/10 =
6/10 = 3/5
This form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator do not share a common factor other than 1.
It is in simplest form.
Are 2/4 and 5/10 equivalent?
Yes - both are 1/2.
It is in simplest form already!
3/4 + 2/12 =
11/12
8/12 - 2/4
2/12 = 1/4