Fraction Vocabulary
Two fractions that name the same size or amount.
equivalent fractions
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/2
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, etc.
1/4 and 3/6 are they equivalent?
no
The numerator is the bottom number of a fraction.
FALSE
Which number in this fraction is the numerator? 3/4
3
Fractions with the same numerator and denominator are equal to what?
1 whole
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/4
2/8, 3/12, 4/16, 5/20, etc.
Compare 4/5 and 8/10 are they equivalent
yes
Equivalent fractions must have the same denominator.
FALSE
6/12 is equal to what fraction?
1/2 or 2/4?
Both
This part of the fraction tells how many pieces of the whole are being used
numerator
Name two equivalent fractions for 3/4
6/8, 9/12, 12/16, etc.
4/25 and 1/5 are they equal?
no
Use common denominators to see which fraction is larger 2/3 and 5/9
2/3 is larger cause 2/3 is equal to 6/9
List all factors of 20.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
This part of the fraction tells how many parts in the a whole
denominator
Name two equivalent fractions for 2/5
4/10, 6/15, 8/20, etc.
which fraction is greater? 4/12 and 3/6
3/6
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions. Explain your answer.
TRUE
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions because they name the same amount.
Find a common multiple of 3 and 4
12
Give an example of a unit fraction:
1 over any number is correct!
Which of the following is NOT equivalent to 2/3?
4/6, 10/12, 10/15
10/12
Compare 5/12 and 2/3, which is greater
2/3
5/8 and 6/12 are equivalent fractions. Explain your answer.
FALSE
6/12 is equal to 1/2, but 5/8 is not. 4/8 would be equal to 1/2.
Find an equivalent fraction to 4/12
2/6