Fraction Vocabulary
What are equivalent fractions?
Two fractions that name the same size or amount.
1/6 = ?/24
4/24
1/3 + 2/3 =
3/3 or 1
The numerator is the bottom number of a fraction.
FALSE
What is an improper fraction?
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than the denominator (the bottom number).
?/4 = 12/24
2/4
6/9 + 1/3 =
1
Equivalent fractions must have the same denominator.
FALSE
What is the numerator?
The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts you have.
5/10=?/90
45/90
3/6 - 3/8 =
1/8
To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number
TRUE
What is the denominator?
The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
4/? = 40/100
4/10
4/3 + 3/6 =
1 5/6
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.
What does simplifying a fraction mean?
Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form.
?/6 = 12/36
2/6
1/5 + 7/8 =
1 3/40
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.