All things fractions
What is a 'numerator'? (define)
Represents the part out of the whole. (top number)
True or False, 1/2 is an equivalent fraction to 12/24?
True!
1/6 + 4/6 = ?
5/6
10/31 - 2/31 = ?
8/31
5/6 x 1/2 = ?
5/12
What is a 'denominator'? (define)
The number of parts in a whole. (bottom number)
True or False, 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions to 8/12?
True!
2/9 + 1/9 + 5/9 = ?
8/9
6/10 - 1/5 = ?
4/10 = 2/5
7 x 2/3 = ?
14/3 = 4 2/3
Write an example of a mixed number.
Any combination of a whole number and a fraction. Ex: 1 2/3 or 5 1/2
Write one equivalent fraction to 7/21.
1/3, 14/42, etc.
4/7 + 5/28 = ?
21/28 or 3/4
6/14 - 2/7 = ?
2/14 = 1/7
10/24 x 2/5 = ?
2/12 = 1/6
Write an explanation/steps of how to add or subtract two or more fractions.
1. find common denominators by thinking about multiples 2. add the numerators 3. simplify answer
Write two different equivalent fractions to 1/2.
2/4, 4/8, 8/16, etc.
2/9 + 4/6 = ?
16/18 = 8/9
5/6 - 4/9 - ?
7/18
4 1/6 x 3 2/5
85/6 = 14 1/6
What are the two different methods to multiply fractions?
1. Cross Simplify then multiply 2. Multiply across then simplify