Fractions
What is the number on top called?
Numerator
6/10
3/5
4/5 + 7/5
11/5
2 1/5
1 -1/2
1/2
2 x 1/2
1
What is the number at the bottom called?
Denominator
12/15
4/5
4 1/6 + 9 2/3
13 5/6
4/5 - 1/2
3/10
36 x 4/6
24
Can you add or subtract two fractions with unlike denominators?
No! YOU CAN'T ADD OR SUBTRACT TWO FRACTIONS WITH UNLIKE DENOMINATORS
20/24
5/6
7 1/12 + 3 1/3
10 5/12
8 5/6 - 2 3/4
6 1/12
4 x 5/2
10
When adding fractions with unlike denominators, you must find the __________.
11/27
11/27
8 1/4 + 8 1/2
16 3/4
8 5/7 - 2/3
8 1/21
25 x 8/5
40
A fraction can be simplified if they have a common ________.
Factor
49/112
7/16
10 5/6 + 8 2/12
10
9 5/6 - 2 2/3
7 2/12
40 x 3/8
15