Fraction Vocabulary
Two fractions that name the same size or amount.
What are equivalent fractions?
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/2
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, etc.
1/3 + 2/3 =
3/3 or 1
The numerator is the bottom number of a fraction.
FALSE
Fractions with a numerator of 1
What are unit fractions?
Name two equivalent fractions for 1/4
2/8, 3/12, 4/16, 5/20, etc.
2/4 + 1/4 =
3/4
Equivalent fractions must have the same denominator.
FALSE
This part of the fraction is know as the "counter" and names how many fractional parts are given
What is the numerator?
Name two equivalent fractions for 3/4
6/8, 9/12, 12/16, etc.
3/6 + 2/6 =
5/6
I can show equivalent fractions using number lines and tape diagrams.
TRUE
This part of the fraction tells what fractional part is being counted
What is the denominator?
Name two equivalent fractions for 2/5
4/10, 6/15, 8/20, etc.
4/8 + 3/8 =
7/8
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions. Explain your answer.
TRUE
2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions because they name the same amount.
Breaking fractions apart into smaller units
What is decomposing fractions?
Which of the following is NOT equivalent to 2/3?
4/6, 10/12, 10/15
10/12
3/8 + 2/8 + 2/8 =
7/8
5/8 and 6/12 are equivalent fractions. Explain your answer.
FALSE
6/12 is equal to 1/2, but 5/8 is not. 4/8 would be equal to 1/2.