Adding Fractions
2/6 + 3/6
5/6
7/8 - 4/8
3/8
The number at the top of a fraction
The numerator
What is a fraction?
A part of a whole
What is the improper fraction form of 1 and 1/4?
5/4
5/12 + 3/12
Simplify the answer
8/12
(2/3)
1/2 - 3/8
1/8
The bottom digit of a fraction
The denominator
What part of a fraction tells us how many parts make up 1 whole
The denominator
Convert 5 and 6/8 into an improper fraction.
46/8
4/9 + 2/3
10/9
(1 and 1/9)
11/12 - 2/3
1/4
a fraction with the numerator greater than the denominator
An improper fraction?
What do you call a number with only 2 factors?
A prime number
If you have the mixed number 6 and 2/6, what is its improper fraction equivalent?
38/6
7/8 + 5/8
12/8
1 and 4/8 OR 1 and 2/4
Katelyn has 3/4 of a chocolate bar. She gives 1/4 of it to her friend. How much chocolate does Katelyn have left? Simplify your answer for the mark.
2/4
(1/2)
What is a mixed number?
A number with a whole number and a fraction
Before we can add or subtract fractions, we must have a common...
Denominator
Convert 18/5 into a mixed number.
3 and 3/5
Connie has 1/4 of a chocolate bar, and Jack has 3/8. How much chocolate do they have together?
5/8
Effie has 5/6 of a chocolate bar. She eats 2/3 of it. How much chocolate does Effie have left?
1/6
What is the term for fractions that have the same value but are written differently
Equivalent fractions
True or false: you can add or subtract fractions when the denominators are different
False.
What is the improper fraction equivalent of 6 and 3/4
27/4
Buddy bought a box of hamsters that weighed 1 1/4kg. Sadie bought a box of gerbils that weighed 1 1/2kg. How much did the two boxes weigh in total?
2 3/4kg
Chris has 14/24 of a pizza. He gives 5/12 of it to his friend. How much pizza does Chris have left?
4/24
(or 1/6)
Write 2 equivalent fractions for 3/4
Any 2 correct answers
Describe the steps to success for adding mixed n umbers
1. Add the whole numbers
2. Add the fractions
3. Add the results
Convert 17/3 into a mixed number.
5 2/3
Jessica bought two books. The first book weighed 1 2/5 kg. The second book weighed 1 5/6 kg. How much do the books weigh in total? 3 kg
3 7/30
2 2/3 - 5/6
5/6
2/3 and 4/6. Are these equivalent fractions and how do you know?
Yes they are equivalent and give a reason
Describe how to find equivalent fractions for any given fractions, and give an example.
Whatever you do to the numerator, do to the denominator.
Convert 7 9/10 into an improper fraction
79/10, which is 7 and 9/10 when converted back.