Fraction Basics
Where in a fraction is the numerator?
The top number of a fraction.
3 x 1/4
3/4
Convert 16/8 to a proper fraction.
2
Write an equivalent fraction for 4/8.
1/2
Write 1 2/3 as an improper fraction.
5/3
Where is the denominator of a fraction?
The bottom number of a fraction.
5 x 3/10
15/10 or 1 5/10
Convert 7/5 to a proper fraction.
1 2/5
Write an equivalent fraction for 8/64.
1/8
Write 2 4/5 as an improper fraction.
14/5
What does the denominator represent?
The total number of parts the whole is split into.
48/8 or 6
Convert 9/2 to a proper fraction.
4 1/2
Write an equivalent fraction for 4/10.
2/5
Write 5 2/6 as an improper fraction.
32/6
What does the numerator represent?
The number of parts of the whole that are being used or counted.
3 x 7/42
21/42
Convert 6/2 to a proper fraction.
3
Write an equivalent fraction for 3/6.
1/3
Write 7 2/3 as an improper fraction.
23/3
What is an "improper fraction"?
A fraction with a larger numerator than denominator.
56/8 or 7
Convert 21/9 to a proper fraction.
2 3/9
Write an equivalent fraction for 6/36.
1/6
Write 6 4/8 as an improper fraction.
52/8