Equivalent Fractions
True or False
2/3 is equivalent to 8/12
True
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 2/10 + 5/10
7/10
Subtract the fractions: 6/10 - 3/10
3/10
A fraction that has a numerator that is larger than the denominator is called a ...
Improper Fraction
Write two equivalent fractions for 1/3.
any of these will work:
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
Add the fractions: 1/4 + 3/4
4/4 or 1
Subtract the fractions: 8/12- 4/12
4/12
Change 4/3 into a proper fraction
1 1/3
Write two equivalent fractions for 5/10.
any of these will work:
1/2, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
Decompose this fraction: 3/5
1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5
2/5 + 1/5
Add the fractions: 1 1/3 + 3 2/3=
Subtract the fractions: 2 3/5 - 1 1/5=
1 2/5
What are the parts of a fraction called?
Numerator- Top
Denominator- Bottom
How do you find equivalent fractions?
Multiply the same number across the top and bottom.
Decompose this fraction in 2 or more ways: 7/8
5/8 + 1/8 +1/8
2/8 + 2/8 + 2/8 + 1/8
4/8 + 4/8
(There's more too!)
Add the fractions: 5/20 + 7/20
3/5
Subtract the fractions: 2 5/6 - 1 4/6
1 1/6
What does the denominator represent or mean?
How many pieces or parts the whole is cut into.