Simplify the Fraction
Simplify the fractions 5/10.
1/2
Multiply the fractions: 2/5 x 3/5
6/25
Divide the fractions: 3/10 divided by 3/10
1
4 and 12
What is the top number of a fraction called?
numerator
Simplify the fraction 8/12.
2/3
Multiply the fractions: 1/4 x 2/4
1/8
Divide the fractions: 3/4 divide by 2/5
1 7/8
10 and 15
GCF: 5
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
denominator
Simplify the fraction 6/18.
1/3
Multiply the fractions: 6/20 x 5/20
3/40
Divide the fractions: 2/10 divided by 1/10
2
6 and 9
GCF: 3
What is a fraction called if the numerator is bigger than the denominator?
Improper Fraction
Simplify the fraction 4/40.
1/10
Multiply the fractions: 1/8 X 3/8
3/64
Divide the fractions: 6/20 divided by 3/4
2/5
40 and 60
GCF: 20
What is a number called if it has both a fraction and a whole number in it?
A mixed number
Simplify the fraction 7/49.
1/7
Multiply the fractions: 5/16 and 2/3
5/24
Divide the fractions: 15/20 divided by 5/8
1 1/5
12 and 30
GCF: 6
This means the upside down form or "flipped" fraction.
Reciprocal