Fractions basics
What do we call a fraction that is less than one?
A proper fraction
Which fraction is larger? 2/8 or 4/8
4/8
Simplify the following. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers
3/5
3/5 (cannot be simplified)
Jackpot: +1,000 points
Add/subtract the following. Simplify as needed. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers.
5/7 - 3/7
2/7
+500 points
Is 3/4 equivalent to 6/12?
No
+300 points
What do we call fractions greater than one?
Improper fractions
+500 points
Which sign compares the following fractions:
1/2 ______ 1/3
>
+500 points
Simplify the following. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers
24 / 36
2/3
Add/subtract the following. Simplify as needed. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers.
5/6 - 1/6
2/3
Trap: - 300 points
Fill in the missing number that makes these fractions equivalent
2/9 = ?/18
4/18 or just 4
Trap: -500 points
What happens when the top and bottom of a fraction are the same number?
1 whole
+600 points
Compare the following using words
7/12 is ___________ than 11/12
Less than
Simplify the following. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers
88 / 99
8/9
Add/subtract the following. Simplify as needed. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers.
3/4 + 1/4
1
Fill in the missing number that makes these fractions equivalent
3/7 = 12/?
12/28 or just 28
If the numerator is bigger than the denominator, we must convert our answer to a...
Mixed number
Trap: -200
Compare the following using < , > or =
5/9 ____________ 5/6
<
Simplify the following. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers
2,400 / 3,000
4/5
2x points!
Add/subtract the following. Simplify as needed. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers.
2/8 + 4/8
3/4
Fill in the missing number that makes these fractions equivalent
6/12 = ?/96
48/96 or just 48
2x points
How many equal pieces a unit is divided into
Write a fraction that is equal to 1
Anything where the numerator and denominator are the same number (e.g., 2/2 , 5/5, 39/39)
Simplify the following. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers
12 / 3
4
Add/subtract the following. Simplify as needed. Make sure that improper fractions are expressed as mixed numbers.
10/12 + 6/12
1 1/3
Fill in the missing number that makes these fractions equivalent
99/100 = ?/300
297/300 or just 297