What is a numerator?
The top number of the fraction, the number of pieces being discussed
Which of these fractions can be represented by the point on the number line? Explain your reasoning.
A) 86/100 B) 90/100 C) 94/100 D) 101/100
C
Name 3 fractions that are equivalent to 2/5 . Explain or show your reasoning.
4/10, 8/20, 16/40
Find two fractions that are equivalent to 3/8
6/12, 9/24
List these fractions from least to greatest. Explain or show your reasoning.
1/3 5/12 2/10
2/10, 1/3, 5/12
What is the denominator?
The bottom number of a fraction, the number of pieces in one whole.
Diego says he shaded 10/20 of the diagram. Can this be correct?
Yes, 1/2=10/20
Explain why the fractions 10/3 and 40/12 are equivalent.
10x4=40
3x4=12
4/4=1
Circle the greater fraction. Explain or show your reasoning
2/5 or 2/6
2/5
List these fractions from least to greatest
15/8 7/4 21/10
7/4 15/8 21/10
Which fraction is greater?
7/8 or 10/8
10/8
List two equivalent fractions that the point represents. Explain your reasoning.
The point is 1/6. 1/6=2/12=4/24
Can you find an equivalent fraction for 1/10 with 100 for the denominator? Explain or show your reasoning.
1x10=10
10x10=100
1/10=10/100
Circle the greater fraction. Explain or show your reasoning
9/10 or 103/100
103/100
Use a >, <, or = symbol to make each statement true.
13/8 ____ 7/5
>
Is 6/10 greater or less than 1/2?
Greater
Find a fraction that is between 1/5 and 4/10.
3/10
True or False:
11/5=55/10
False, 11x5=55, 5x5=25 not 10
Circle the greater fraction. Explain or show your reasoning
2/3 or 10/15
They are equivalent
Use a >, <, or = symbol to make each statement true.
4/12 ___1/3
Is 5/4 greater or less than 1?
Greater
A water fountain is 7/10 mile from the start of a hiking trail. A pond is 3/5 mile from the start of the trail. A hiker begins walking at the start of the trail. Which will the hiker pass first, the water fountain or the pond?
The pond. 7/10 is larger than 3/5 so the pond comes first
Explain or show why this statement is true: 5/4 is equivalent to 15/12.
5x3=15
4x3=12
3/3=1
Which fractions are equivalent to 9/4.
A) 10/8 B) 16/10 C) 18/8
C
Use a >, <, or = symbol to make each statement true.
1/7___2/14___1/3
1/7 = 2/14 < 1/3