Part or Whole?
Define a fraction
A fraction is a part to whole
What is an equivalent fraction?
A fraction that shows different numbers but they equal the same value, cover the same amount on a fraction bar
What does GCF stand for?
Greatest Common Factor
What are the two steps to solving for a fraction in simplest form?
1. Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF
What is one way to compare fractions?
Use a double bar model, draw a fraction bar
Draw a model to show this fraction: two thirds
check model
What is one equivalent for: 4/8
1/2, 8/16...
How do you find an equivalent fraction?
Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the SAME number
Find the GCF of 18 and 10
2
Draw a double fraction bar to compare these fractions:
5/6 ______ 3/4
5/6 > 3/4
What are the parts of a fraction called?
Top- numerator
Bottom- denominator
Name TWO equivalent fractions for 9/36
1/4, 3/12...
What causes day and night?
The rotation of the Earth around its axis
Simplify this fraction: 16/32
1/2
Order these fractions from GREATEST to LEAST using a triple bar model
3/5, 7/8, 5/6,
Greatest - 7/8
Middle - 5/6
Least - 3/5
What is super important to remember when drawing a model of a fraction bar?
The pieces have to be as close to the same size as possible
Earth