Comparing Fractions
Is 1/4 <, >, or = to 5/6
1/4 < 5/6
What are factor pairs?
Two factors that are multiplied together.
What are two fractions that are equivalent to one half?
2/4; 3/6; 4/8; 5/10; 6/12; 7/14;8/16; 9/18; 10/20; 11/22; 12/24 ...
What is a mixed number?
A mixed number has a whole number part and a fraction part. It represents an amount greater than one whole.
A fraction is in its simplest form if the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) of the numerator and denominator is ____?
1
Is 2/3 <, >, or = to 8/12
2/3 = 8/12
List the factor pairs of 24.
1 and 24, 2 and 12, 3 and 8, 4 and 6
One third is the same as ____ sixths.
2 sixths
What is an improper fraction?
An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator. Mixed numbers can be written as improper fractions.
To write a fraction in simplest form, you need to divide the numerator AND the denominator by the _______.
Greatest Common Factor
Is 3/5 <, >, or = to 9/10?
3/5 < 9/10
What is a composite number?
A number with more than two factors.
Write 16/6 as a mixed number.
2 4/6
Is 3/10 in simplest form?
Yes, 1 is the GCF of both 3 and 10
Factors of 3: 1, 3
Factors of 10: 1, 2, 5
Write these fractions in order from least to greatest: 1/2, 1/4, 2/3
1/4, 1/2, 2/3
Is 24 a multiple of 7?
No
1x7=7; 2x7=14; 3x7=21; 4x7=28
Write 5/2 as a mixed number.
2 1/2
Write 4/10 in simplest form.
2/5
Ariadna has two glue sticks that are partially used. One has 1/5 left, and one has 3/10 left. Which glue stick has more glue?
3/10
Is 70 a multiple of 5?
Yes
5x14=70
Write 1 5/12 as an improper fraction.
17/12
Write 12/24 in simplest form.
1/2