Find Equivalent Fractions
Name 3 equivalent fractions to 1/2.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.
1 1/2
3/2
8/3
2 2/3
What does the numerator represent in a fraction?
The number of pieces/parts we have. OR. The number at the top of a fraction.
_________ numbers and improper fractions are two ways to write equivalent values, they just look different.
Mixed
What month is Mr. Wadick born in?
August
Name 3 equivalent fractions to 1/3.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, etc.
2 1/3
7/3
9/4
2 1/4
What does the denominator represent in a fraction?
The number of parts/pieces that make up one whole! OR. The number at the bottom of the fraction.
_______ are more precise than whole numbers.
Fractions, mixed numbers, etc.
How many days on average is the lunar cycle?
29-30 days
Name 3 equivalent fractions to 1/4.
2/8, 3/12, 4/16, etc.
3 1/4
13/4
11/2
5 1/2
A fraction or value that is EQUAL to another (even if it's written differently).
When we are drawing fraction models, we always look first at the ____________ because it tells us how many parts are in 1 whole.
The denominator
(to the closest hour)
11 hours 15 minutes
Name 3 equivalent fractions to 1/5.
2/10, 3/15, 4/20, etc.
4 1/8
33/8
7/3
2 1/3
Define a "Mixed Fraction" or "Mixed Number"
A mixed number must have a whole number and a fraction value together. It's the sum of both. For example, 1 2/3 is a mixed number because it has a whole number-1 and a fraction-2/3.
When we multiply or divide a fraction by the same thing for the numerator and denominator we are finding ______________ fractions.
Equivalent
In which countries was the FIFA World Cup held this year?
Canada, Mexico, USA
Name an equivalent fraction equal to 18/40 by using division to make the numbers more simple!
9/20 (divide both by 2)
Remember you can use multiplication OR division to find equivalent fractions as long as you do the same thing to the numerator and denominator.
5 1/10
51/10
14/6
2 2/6
Define "Improper Fraction"
An improper fraction has a numerator that is either equal to or larger than the denominator.
The value of an improper will always be equal to 1 (5/5, for example) or greater than 1 (8/6 for example).
What needs to be equal before we can add two fractions?
The denominator
What is the annual average rainfall in Dorrigo?
ie. how much rain do we get on average each year?
(closest answer wins)
1,940mm/ 1.94m