Converting Fractions
What is the name of this type of fraction:
8/5
Improper Fraction!
What are unit fractions?
Any fraction with a 1 in its numerator
Fill in the blank:
If your denominator is the same, the fraction with the ______ numerator is the greater number.
bigger/greater
What is ANY equivalent fraction to 1/3?
2/6
3/9
4/12
5/15
True or false: A fraction in its simplest form must have a numerator of 1!
FALSE. Simplest form just means you cannot divide the fraction any more.
What is the name of this type of number:
3 4/5
Mixed number!
Decompose this fraction into a sum of unit fractions:
5/8
1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8
Compare this fraction to a benchmark fraction:
6/10
Something along the lines of
"6/10 is closer to 1/2 because 5/10 is half."
True or false:
To find an equivalent fraction, you MUST multiply the denominator and the numerator by the same number.
False.
You can also divide!
Write this fraction in lowest terms:
9/18
1/2
5 2/3
17/3
4/9
Compare these two fractions AND have an explanation:
4/5 and 6/7
6/7 > 4/5
Fill in the blank:
5/6 = ?/30
25/30
Write this fraction in simplest form:
24/30
4/5
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
24/7
3 3/7
Decompose this number in 2 different ways:
8/6
multiple answers
Compare these two fractions by finding equivalent fractions:
9/11 and 17/22
9/11 is greater because it is equivalent to 18/22!
Fill in the blank:
3/12 = 9/?
9/36
What is the Greatest Common Factor of:
16 and 28
WHITEBOARD QUESTION!!!
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
143/9
15 8/9
Decompose this number in 2 different ways:
1 4/5
multiple answers
Compare these two fractions by finding equivalent fractions:
3/4 and 4/6
3/4 > 4/6
because
3/4 = 9/12 and 4/6 = 8/12
WHITEBOARD QUESTION!!!
6/8 = ?/120
90/120
WHITEBOARD QUESTION!! (maybe)
Simplify 50/75
2/3