Definitions
What do you call the top number of a fraction?
Numerator
In order to add or subtract fractions, the denominator has to be the ________?
Same
Equivalent fractions represent the ________ amount.
Same
In an improper fraction, the __________ is greater than the _____________.
Numerator, denominator
Reduce to lowest terms:
12/14
6/7
What do you call the bottom number of fraction?
Denominator
Solve.
1/4 + 2/4
3/4
Are these fractions equivalent?
1/2 and 2/4
Yes
A mixed number has a ________ number and a __________.
Whole, fraction
Reduce to lowest terms:
9/27
1/3
When the numerator is greater than the denominator, what is that called?
Improper Fraction
3/5 - 2/5
1/5
Find an equivalent fraction for:
2/3
(Various answers)
Examples: 4/6, 8/12, 10/15...
Write the mixed number as an improper fraction:
3 1/4
13/4
Reduce to lowest terms:
16/24
8/12 = 4/6 = 2/3
What is the name of something with a whole number and a fraction?
Mixed fraction (or mixed number)
2/5 + 1/2
2/5 = 4/10
1/2 = 5/10
4/10 + 5/10 = 9/10
Are these fractions equivalent?
20/25 and 4/5
Yes
Write the improper fraction as a mixed number
28/5
5 3/5
Reduce to lowest terms and write as a mixed number
14/6
7/3 = 2 1/3
When you reduce or simplify something into the smallest possible fraction?
Lowest Terms
Solve.
2/3 -1/4
2/3 = 8/12
1/4 =3/12
8/12-3/12 = 5/12
Find two equivalent fractions for:
1/4
(various answers)
Examples: 2/8, 3/12, 4/16...
Must complete both questions to get full points:
a) 7 2/3 =
b) 31/6 =
a) 23/3
b) 5 1/6
Reduce to lowest terms and write as mixed number
44/16
11/4 = 2 3/4