Equivalent Fractions
Write two equivalent fractions for 2/3
WHAT IS 4/6 6/9 8/12 10/15
What is the top number of a fraction called?
numerator
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 2/15 + 5/15
7/15
Round 216,739 to the nearest thousand.
217,000
Turn to a mixed number
9/2
4 1/2
Write two equivalent fractions for 1/3.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
Denominator
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
Add and SIMPLIFY the fractions: 3/12 + 1/12
1/3
How many people live in Canada?
About 41 million (approximate guess will count)
Turn to a mixed number
13/4
3 1/4
Write two equivalent fractions for 12/20
6/10 3/5
What MUST we have before adding or subtracting fractions?
The same common denominator
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/5
3/4 > 3/5
Add the fractions: 6/20 + 4/10
7/10
What province are Ms. Wick & Ms. Cameron from?
Ontario
Turn to an Improper Fraction
5 2/5
27/5
Find two equivalent fractions for 12/16.
6/8 and 3/4
If I have the fraction 23/4, what equation is really happening?
Division
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 1/4
1/2 > 1/4
3/5 - 4/7 =
1/35
14x12
168
Turn to an Improper Fraction
1 2/5
7/5
Write two equivalent fractions for 1 WHOLE.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, 4/4 etc...
What does simplifying a fraction mean?
Reducing it to its lowest terms (cannot make it any smaller)
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3 1/2 7/2
1 1/2 = 7/2
Add the fractions:
2 3/5 + 3 1/4 =
5 17/20
What is the name of the Canadian dish with chips, cravy, and cheese curds?
Poutine
Turn to a mixed number
24/7
3 3/7