Vocabulary
The top number of a fraction is called the ______?
Numerator
1/4 + 2/4 =
3/4
5/7 - 2/7 =
3/7
What are two fractions that are equivalent to 1/2?
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12
1/2 ______ 1/3
<, >, =
>
The bottom number of the fraction is called the _______?
Denominator
6/12 + 5/12 =
11/12
2- 2/6 =
1 4/6
Find an equivalent fraction to 3/5 by multiplying. Must show work!
6/10, 9/15, 12/20, 15/25
2/4 ______ 8/16
<, >, =
=
What is a fraction greater than one called?
Improper Fraction
3 2/4 + 1/4 =
3 3/4
3 1/4 - 3/4 =
2 2/4
Find an equivalent fraction to 7/8 by multiplying. Must show work!
14/16, 21/24, 28/32
5/6 ______ 3/4
<, >, =
>
What is a fraction less than one whole?
Proper Fraction
Find a common denominator to add 1/4 + 6/8 =
8/8 or 1
Find common denominators to subtract 8/10 - 3/5=
2/10 or 1/5
Are the following fractions equivalent? Prove your answer. Must show work why.
3/8 = 8/16
Not equivalent
6/10______ 7/9
<, >, =
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Show an example of a mixed number and explain why it is a mixed number.
(Mixed number) A mixed number has a whole number a fractional piece.
4 2/8 + ______ = 5 1/8
7/8
_____ - 3/5 = 4 4/5
5 2/5
Are the following fractions equivalent? Prove your answer. Must show work why.
5/7 = 25/35
Yes they are equivalent.
Order the following fraction from least to greatest.
1/3, 4/5, 1/2, 3/4
<, >
1/3 < 1/2 < 3/4 < 4/5