Multiplying Fractions
IN SIMPLEST FORM
1/4
1/2 x 10
IN SIMPLEST FORM
5
The number on the top of a fraction that tells how many parts of the whole you have or are being considered.
Numerator
Find the least common denominator between the 2 fractions:
1/2 1/4
4
Which is GREATER?
1/10 or 9/10
9/10
2/3 x 3/5
IN SIMPLEST FORM
2/5
3/7 x 7
IN SIMPLEST FORM
3
The number on the bottom of a fraction that tells how many total parts of a whole or group
Denominator
Find the least common denominator between the 2 fractions:
1/2 2/3
6
Which is SMALLER?
1/4 OR 7/8
1/4
1/3 x 3/7
1/7
4/5 x 20
IN SIMPLEST FORM
16
Two fractions that represent the same value or amount
Equivalent Fractions
Find the least common denominator between the 2 fractions:
1/3 1/7
21
Compare 3/9 & 1/3
< , > , =
3/9 = 1/3
2/9 x 3/7
IN SIMPLEST FORM
6 /63
SIMPLEST FORM : 2/21
1 2/4 x 3/9
IN SIMPLEST FORM
18 / 36
SIMPLEST FORM: 1/2
The form of a fraction in which the numerator and denominator only share the number 1 as a common factor.
Simplest Form
Find the least common denominator between the 2 fractions:
1/6 1/21
42
Complete the sentence.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, your product will be _________ than the whole number, and ________ than the fraction.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, your product will be LESS than the whole number, and GREATER than the fraction.
1/3 x 6 6/27
IN SIMPLEST FORM
2 2/27
2 1/5 x 4 3/4
IN SIMPLEST FORM
209 / 20
SIMPLEST FORM : 10 9/20
Familiar Numbers that we use as a reference point and to estimate
Benchmark Fractions
Find the least common denominator between the 2 fractions:
1/6 1/14
42
Put in order from LEAST to GREATEST.
7/8 , 2/6 , 9/12, 3/24
3/24 , 2/6 , 9/12 , 7/8
(3/24), (8/24), (18/24), (21/24)