Fraction Vocab
The top number of a fraction
Numerator
Multiply the fractions: 2/5 X 1/5
2/25
Subtract the fractions: 4/10 - 2/10
2/10 or 1/5
Turn to a mixed number
7/2
3 1/2
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction
1 3/4
7/4
The bottom digit or number of a fraction
Denominator
Multiply the fractions: 1/5 X 3/5
3/25
Subtract the fractions: 4/7 - 3/7
1/7
Turn to a mixed number
13/4
3 1/4
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction
2 2/5
12/5
When two fractions have the same value, we say they are _____________.
Equivalent or Equal
Multiply the fractions: 7/3 X 1/3
7/9
Subtract the fractions: 7/10 - 4/10
3/10
Turn to an Mixed Fraction
27/5
5 2/5
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction
3 3/8
27/8
A fraction with a top number (numerator) that is greater than its bottom number (denominator)
Example: 100/5
An improper Fraction
Multiply the fractions: 1/3 X 2/3
2/9
Subtract the fractions: 13/5 - 8/5
5/5 or 1 whole
Turn to an Mixed Fraction
27/4
6 3/4
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction
4 7/10
47/10
A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction
Example: 2 1/2
Mixed Number
Multiply the fractions: 3 1/2 X 1/2
(hint: make the mixed number an improper fraction)
7/2
Subtract the fractions: 100/5 - 50/5
50/5
Turn to a mixed number
17/3
5 2/3
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction
15 2/3
47/3