Adding Fractions
to add fractions they must have the same ______.
What is denominator?
When subtracting fractions with unlike denominators you must first find the..?
Find the LCD/LCM
The answer to a multiplication problem is called a....
Product
the top digit in a fraction is called the ____>
Numerator
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
3 and 3/4
15/4
What are like fractions?
Fractions that have a common denominator.
When adding fractions with a common denominator, what do you do with the numerators?
Add them together and keep the denominator the same.
When subtracting fractions with a common denominator, what do you do with the numerators?
What is the opposite or the inverse operation of multiplication?
Division
a fraction with the numerator greater than the denominator is called an_____.
improper fraction
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
6 and 2/3
20/3
The top part of a fraction that tells how many pieces you are talking about is called a_______.
Numerator
When adding fractions with unlike denominators you find the Least Common Denominator, then make..?
Equivalent fractions
or
Common Denominator
Fractions can be simplified if the numerator and denominator has the same common ___________?
Factors
How do you multiply two fractions?
Multiply Left to Right for both numerators and denominators.
A fraction with the same numerator and denominator is a ______.
(EXAMPLE: 4/4)
1 Whole
or
A Whole Number
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
15/10
1 and 5/10
Before we can add or subtract fractions, we must have a common....
denominator
4/8 + 2/8
6/8 = 3/4
9/12-2/12
7/12
3/2 x 5/3
15/6
5/2
2 3/6
What operation does a fraction represent?
What is division?
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
4/3
1 and 1/4
What is a proper fraction?
A Fraction with a smaller numerator over a larger denominator.
2/4 + 3/8
7/8
Lee went fishing. They caught a 5/8 pound trout and a 1/8 pound bass. Find the difference between the two fish caught?
4/8
11/3 x 11
121/3
What is a numerator?
The top number in a fractions. It tells us how many parts there are.
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
4/3
1 and 1/3
Think of the term multiples.
List the first six multiples for 4
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24