Important Terms
Fractions and Division
Comparing Fractions
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions in Simplest Form
100
The number on top of the fraction bar is known as the ___________________.
numerator
100
What fraction would each person get? Three people share two cans of paint.
2/3
100
Compare the Fractions: 1/4 O 1/8
1/4 > 1/8
100
Convert: 1 and 3/8
11/8
100
Write each fraction in simplest form: 6/8
3/4
200
The number on the bottom of the fraction bar is known as the ___________.
denominator
200
What fraction would each person get? Four Friends share three apples.
3/4
200
Compare the Fractions: 6/8 O 8/10
6/8 > 8/10
200
Convert: 17/3
5 and 2/3
200
Write the fraction in simplest form: 10/12
5/6
300
A number that has a fraction part and a whole number part is called a ____________.
mixed number
300
Five women each run an equal part of a 3 mile relay. How far did each woman run?
3/5 of a mile
300
5/12 O 1/2
5/12 < 1/2
300
8 and 4/5
44/5
300
5/12
Simplest Form
400
A fraction that has a larger numerator than denominator is called a _____________.
improper fraction
400
Ten students share 1 hour to give their report. How long did each person spend giving the report?
1/10 of an hour
400
3/9 O 1/3
3/9 = 1/3
400
55/7
7 and 6/7
400
Write the fraction in simplest form: 18/27
2/3
500
A simple fraction that is easy to visualize (1/2, 3/4, etc.) is known as a ____________.
benchmark fraction
500
A group of friends went to the movies. They shared 2 bags of popcorn. If each person got 2/3 bag of popcorn, how many people were in the group?
3 people
500
7/8 O 9/10
7/8 < 9/10
500
8 and 4/7
60/7
500
Write the fraction in simplest form: 32/64
1/2
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