Equivalent Fractions
Write two equivalent fractions for 2/3
WHAT IS 4/6 6/9 8/12 10/15
3 2/6 + 4 1/6
7 3/6
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 4/5 + 2/5
6/5 or 1 1/5
Turn to a mixed number
7/2
3 1/2
What is the top part of a fraction called?
Numerator
Write two equivalent fractions for 1/3.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15
5 1/2 + 2 1/2
8
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
Add the fractions: 4/7 + 3/7
7/7 or 1
Turn to a mixed number
13/4
3 1/4
What is the bottom of a fraction called?
Denominator
Write two equivalent fractions for 5/10.
1/2, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
8 3/4 + 1 2/4
10 1/4
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/5
3/4 > 3/5
Subtract the fractions: 7/10 - 3/10
4/10
Turn to a Fraction Greater than One
5 2/5
27/5
What is a fraction called if the numerator is bigger than the denominator?
Improper Fraction
Write two equivalent fractions for 3/4.
6/8, 9/12, 15/20, 18/24
7 1/3 - 3 2/3
3 2/3
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 1/4
1/2 > 1/4
Subtract the fractions: 11/14 - 3/14
8/14
Turn to a Fraction Greater than One
5
25/5
What is a fraction called that has a whole number and a fraction?
A mixed number
Write two equivalent fractions for 1.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, 4/4
8 4/9 - 3 5/9
4 8/9
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
5/7 8/10
5/7 = 8/10
Subtract the fractions: 23/50 - 4/50
19/50
Turn to a mixed number
66/7
9 3/7
When would you use fractions in the "real world."
Cooking, measuring, and/or building