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. (Usually, it's shaded in a mathematical model.)
_________ numbers and improper fractions are two ways to write equivalent values, they just look different.
Mixed
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!
_______ are more precise than whole numbers.
Fractions, mixed numbers, etc.
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
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
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).
Mrs. D.'s favorite type of milkshake is this. (This has nothing to do with fractions!)
Vanilla or Peanut Butter (From the bowling alley=so good!!)