Decompose
1/5 + 2/5
3/5
4/8
1/2
1/5 3/5
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3/2
1 1/2
What is the first thing you should do when simplifying a fraction?
See if you can count by the numerator and get the denominator.
2/6 + 1/6 + 1/6
4/6
4/6
2/3
2/3 1/3
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6/4
1 2/4
What process do you use to simplify or reduce a fraction?
We use division to simplify a fraction.
3/7 + 2/7 + 2/7
7/7 or 1
Give Mr. Scott two fractions that are equivalent to 1/2
2/4
3/6
4/8
5/10
1/4 8/10
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What is the improper fraction for 1 2/5?
7/5
Besides multiplication, what else can you do to compare fractions?
I can use pictures to compare fractions.
Write down one way to decompose 5/9.
1/9 +1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9
2/9 + 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9
3/9 + 1/9 + 1/9
4/9 + 1/9
Give Mr. Scott two fractions that are equivalent to 1/6.
2/12
3/18
4/24
5/30
9/11 2/7
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What is the improper fraction for 2 1/3?
The improper fraction is 7/3.
Tell Mr. Scott how a number line can help you compare fractions.
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Tell Mr. Scott the correct definition for the word "decompose".
Decompose means to break down into smaller pieces or parts.
What are the two processes we use to find equivalent fractions?
We use division and multiplication to find equivalent fractions.
What is the name of the method we use to help us compare fractions, when we don't have a chart to help us?
We use Cross Multiplication to help us compare fractions when we don't have a chart to help us!
What is an improper fraction always equal to?
An improper fraction is always equal to a Mixed Number!
Name at least 2 ways to earn a great grade on tomorrow's Fraction Test.
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