Terminology
The top number in a fraction is called the...
Numerator
Which fraction is larger?
1/2 or 1/4
1/2
Find one equivalent fraction to
2/4
1/2, 4/8, 8/16, 16/32...
50/100
100/200
Convert to %
4/5
80%
When we add or subtract two fractions, they must have common.......
Denominators
The bottom number in a fraction is called the...
Denominator
Which fraction is larger?
3/4 or 5/8
3/4
Find two equivalent fractions to 1/2
2/4, 4/8, 8/16, 16/32....
10/20, 20/40, 40/60...
50/100, 100/200, 200/400...
Convert to a %
2/8
25%
1/4 + 2/4 =?
3/4
When two different fractions represent the same value, they are known as:
Eg. 1/2 and 2/4
Equivalent
Put this fraction in simplest form
8/10
4/5
Convert to a %
49/50
98%
1/2 - 1/4 = ?
1/4
This notation is called:
1 1/2
A mixed number
Used in decimal notation when possible: 1.5
Arrange from smallest to largest:
1/8, 3/4, 1/2
1/8, 1/2, 3/4
3/5 = ?/20
12/20
What was the score of last night's Canucks game?
5-1 !!!
1.2 x 0.5 = ?
0.6
or
6/10 --> 3/5
When the numerator is greater than the denominator
9/5
this is called:
An improper fraction
We can turn this into a mixed number
9/5 --> 1 4/5
Convert this improper fraction to a mixed number:
5/4
1 1/4
Convert this mixed number to an improper fraction:
3 3/4
15/4
Name 3 fractions that represent 25%
1/4, 2/8, 4/16...
25/100
50/200
100/400
1/2 x 2/4 =?
2/8 = 1/4