Math - Truth
TRUE OR FALSE: An IMPROPER FRACTION is when the fraction is equal to greater than 1.
TRUE
When multiplying fractions, you should MULTIPLY the numerators.
TRUE
1 x 2
4 3
1
6 OR 2/12
When dividing fractions, use KEEP - CHANGE - KEEP
FALSE
9 / 1/3
27
How do you show a whole number as a fraction?
Whole number = Numerator
1 = Denominator
When multiplying a MIXED number, you must convert it to an _________________ BEFORE multiplying.
IMPROPER FRACTION
2/3 x 4/6
4/9
FALSE
1/6 / 5/7
7/30
15/20 is equal to 3/5
FALSE
FALSE
1/2 / 17
1
34
A _____ is a fraction that is flipped.
RECIPROCAL
4 1/6 / 2
2 1/12
What operation is used when you are GIVEN the total and asked for "EACH" part/piece?
DIVISION
When multiplying fractions, you should ADD the denominators.
FALSE
You need 3/4 of a teaspoon of sugar to make one batch of muffins. How many teaspoons of sugar will you need to make 5 batches?
3 3/4
When the quotient is an improper fraction, you should convert to a ___________.
MIXED NUMBER
10 / 2/5
25
What operation is used when you are ASKED the total "OF" a fraction/part?
MULTIPLICATION
Improper fractions should be converted to a _____________ when simplifying.
MIXED NUMBER
2 2/3 x 4 1/5
11 1/5
What are the 3 steps we use to set up and calculate a division of fractions problem?
1. KEEP
2. CHANGE
3. FLIP
Mary has 2/3 pounds of sunflower seeds. Each day she feeds the cardinals in her yard 1/6 pound of seeds. For how many days will she be able to feed the cardinals?
4 days