When simplifying a fraction you need to find this to help you reduce the fraction.
What is the Greatest Common Factor?
100
The process you can use to determine if two fractions are equivalent.
What is cross multiplying?
100
When comparing fractions:If the denominator is the same...
the alligator eats the larger numerator.
100
Name atleast three ways you can compare fractions.
1. cross multiplying
2. finding the LCM
3. Using a numberline
4. Knowing the rules (same denominator, same numerator)
5. Comparing them to benchmarks
100
What is the process to change an improper fraction to a mixed number?
Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the numerator and you keep the original denominator.
200
2/4, 3/6, 4/8 12/24 all simplify to this fraction.
What is 1/2?
200
True or False
3/4 = 9/16
False
200
When comparing fractions: If the numerator is the same...
the alligator eats the smaller denominator.
200
1/3 ___ 1/7
1/3 > 1/7
same numerator
200
What is the process to change a mixed number to an improper fraction?
Multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator. Keep the original denominator.
300
4/16
What is 1/4
300
True or False
3/5 = 6/10
True
300
What are the steps to finding the LCM?
1. List the multiples for both denominators.
2. Pick the lowest common multiple.
3. Make new equivalent fractions using the LCM as the denominator.
4. Compare the new fractions.
300
2/6 ___ 5/6
2/6 < 5/6
same denominator
300
Convert 5 3/4 to an improper fraction.
23/4
400
6/15
What is 2/5?
400
True or False
2/3 = 4/9
False
400
Use benchmark fractions to order the following fractions on a number line from least to greatest:
3/4, 5/8, 2/3, 1/4
1/4, 5/8, 2/3, 3/4
400
Find the LCM to solve the following:
Must show work!!
4/12 __ 2/6
=
400
Convert 38/4 to a mixed number.
9 2/4
500
24/32
What is 3/4
500
Find a fraction equivalent to 4/6.
Answer will vary
500
Draw a picture of a fraction that is equivalent to 1/4 using a pie that has 12 slices.
Should have 3 parts shaded.
500
Use any method to solve the following:
3/5 __ 7/9
be able to show work or explain why.