Fraction Rules
How do we change a mixed number into a improper fraction?
You multiply and then add. Denominator stays the same.
Or
You break apart the whole number
2/3 * 4/5
8/15
1/2 * 5
5/2
What is the reciprocal of
11/8
8/11
What is Mrs. Gonzalez's dogs name?
Elsa
How do we change a whole number into a fraction?
Put a 1 in the denominator, or put it over 1.
3/5 * 7/8
21/40
5/6 * 3/10
15/60
1/8 -: 3
1/24
How many siblings does Mrs. Gonozalez have?
six
3 word phrase to help us with dividing fractions.
Keep - Change - Flip
4 * 7/8
28/8
1/3 * 1/4
1/12
6 -: 1/8
48
When is Ms. Gonzalez's birthday?
October 31
When dividing fractions, you are changing into ______________________ fractions?
multiplying
5/12 * 9
45/12
1/3 * 6/7
6/21
1/2 -: 5
1/10
What is Mrs. Gonzalez's favorite place?
Disneyland
What should you do first to mixed numbers when multiplying or dividing fractions?
Convert them to improper fractions.
Change them to improper fractions.
Make them improper fractionns.
2/9 * 3/8
6/72
2/3 * 1/4
2/12
1/12 -: 3
1/36
How old is Mrs. Gonzalez?
The world may never know!