Equivalent Fractions
Write two equivalent fractions for 2/3
WHAT IS 4/6 6/9 8/12 10/15
Simplify the fractions 5/10.
1/2
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
1/2 of 20
10
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
Simplify the fraction 8/12.
2/3
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
3/4 of 24
18
What is the bottom of a fraction called?
Denominator
Write two equivalent fractions for 5/10.
1/2, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
Simplify the fraction 6/18.
1/3
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/5
3/4 > 3/5
5/10 of 100
50
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
Simplify the fraction 4/40.
1/10
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 1/4
1/2 > 1/4
6/8 of 48
36
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
Simplify the fraction 7/49.
1/7
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
5/7 8/10
5/7 = 8/10
3/12 of 144
36
When would you use fractions in the "real world."
Cooking, measuring, and/or building