Fractions greater than one
What is a number greater than one?
When the numerator is bigger than the denominator.
What kind of fraction is it, if the numerator is bigger than the denominator?
Improper Fraction, a fraction greater than one
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/5
3/4 > 3/5
Add the fractions: 6/20+1/10
8/20 (or 4/10, 2/5)
Subtract the fractions: 8/10-1/5=
6/10 (or 3/5)
2/10
1/5, 4/20...
Change this mixed number to a number greater than one.
1 1/2
3/2
What is the top number of a fraction called and what does it represent?
Numerator - tells how many parts of the total
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 1/5 + 7/10
9/10
Subtract the fractions: 6/8 - 3/4
0
3/4
6/8, 9/12, 12/16 ...
Change this fraction greater than one into a mixed fraction:
27/8
3 3/8
What does the denominator stand for?
The total number of equal parts
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
2/3 3/5
2/3 > 3/5
Add the fractions: 1/8+3/4
7/8
Subtract the fractions: 1 - 6/14
8/14
5/10
1/2, 10/20 ...
Change this number to a fraction greater than a whole. 4 5/6
29/6
What is an equivalent fraction?
A different fraction that represents the same value
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
7/12 4/6
7/12 < 4/6
Add the fractions: 1/8 + 2/4
5/8
Subtract the fractions: 2/3 - 1/4
5/12
5/7
10/14, 15/21, 20/28 ...
Chang this number into an improper fraction (a fraction greater than one). 10 1/2
21/2
What is a mixed number and what does it represent?
A number made up of a whole number and a fraction - it represents a number that is greater than 1 but less than the next whole number
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/10 100/1000
=
Add the fractions: 3 12/20 + 2 1/4
5 17/20
Subtract the fractions: 14 1/9 - 9 6/18 =
4 14/18
2/8
1/4, 4/16, 6/24 ...