A number that names part of a whole, part of a set, or a location on a number line is
a fraction
The number below the fraction bar in a fraction that shows the total number of equal parts is
the denominator
The number above the fraction bar that represents PART OF THE WHOLE is called
Fred.
Just kidding, it's the numerator
A common factor is a number that is a factor of 2 or more given numbers.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What kind of animal is Mrs. B. feeding?
Alpacas
A commonly used fraction that helps you understand a different size or amount is called a
benchmark fraction
Fractions that name the same part of a whole or the same location on a number line are
equivalent fractions
Name 2 benchmark fractions
1/2
1/4
3/4
1/3
What is an equivalent fraction of 1/2?
Any fraction that has a numerator that is half of the denominator. examples
50/100
4/8
Alpacas feel this when you hug them.
Frightened...don't do it!
Name a tool you can use to compare or add fractions?
Fraction strips
Fraction tiles
Online fraction manipulatives
Number lines
Use division to make an equivalent fraction of 3/12
1/4
To compose parts of fractions means to
combine parts
To decompose fractions means to
break into parts
Tell a caption that describes this picture. Make it good!
Varies
Example:
Please, don't make me multiply 2 digits by 2 digits AGAIN!
A mixed number is
a number that has a whole number part and a fraction part
18 X $7.00=$126
Mrs. DiCataldo likes to make donuts. If she makes 8 dozen donuts a week and each donut is $2.00, how much money can she make in a week?
$192
NOTE: 1 dozen is 12 donuts
12 donuts per dozen X 8 dozen =
96 donuts per week
96 donuts X $2 per donut = $192
What is the sum of
2/7 + 4/7?
6/7
What is the fraction of alpaca heads that show ears up?
3/4
Using 3 different numerators, what 3 fractions when added have a sum of 1?
Varies
Sample answer:
1/6 + 2/6 + 3/6 = 6/6
6/6=1
Superman & Wonder Woman saved 1/6 of the world on Sunday. They saved 1/6 more of the world on Monday. They took Tuesday off, but Captain America saved 2/6 of the world on Tuesday! How much more of the world needed to be saved the rest of the week by the Hulk?
The Hulk needed to save 2/6 of the world; we have faith in him...he can do it!
Thor decomposed this fraction. What's one way he can do it?
9/12
example
3/12+4/12+2/12=9/12
There is a fine line between the numerator and the denominator. Tell all 3 terms for the line.
Fraction Bar
Division Line
Vinculum
What did one alpaca say to the other as they were leaving for a camping trip?
Alpaca tent. :)