Vocabulary
Describe what the numerator is.
the part of the fraction that is above the line which shows into how many equal parts are counted
Name an equivalent fraction of 6/12.
3/6, 1/2
How many 1/6's make up 1/3?
2; because 2/6 is equivalent to 1/3
How many 1/8's fit in 1/2?
Describe what the denominator is.
the part of the fraction that is below the line which shows into how many equal parts the whole is divided into
Name an equivalent fraction of 4/12
2/6, 1/3
Are 2/6 more or less than 1/4?
2/6 is more than 1/4.
2/6 is equivalent to 1/3
1/3 > 1/4
Are 5/12 more or less than 2/3?
8/12 is an equivalent fraction to 2/3.
5/12 is LESS THAN 2/3 (8/12).
Describe what an equivalent fraction means.
two or more fractions that are equal
Name an equivalent fraction of 8/12.
3/4
How many 1/12's make up 1/3?
How many 1/12's make up 1/4?
3; 3/12 is equivalent to 1/4.
unit fraction: a fraction with a numerator of 1 and a denominator that is a positive whole number
Describe how 12/12 is the same as/equals 1. Use a specific example (eggs, blocks, inches, hours, minutes, etc).
Should explain how the numerator is the same as the denominator, which means there are enough counted parts to make up the number of equal parts in which the whole was divided.
Is 5/6 more, less than, or equal to 8/12?
5/6 is MORE THAN 8/12.
Is 3/6 more than, equal to, or less than 2/3?
3/6 is LESS THAN 2/3
What is the difference between a mixed number and an improper fraction?
mixed number: a number greater than 1 expressed as a combination of a whole number followed by a fraction
improper fraction: a fraction greater than 1 that is not expressed as a mixed number; a fraction in which the numerator is larger than the denominator
True or false?
3/12 < 1/4
False
They are equivalent fractions!
is 8/3 more than, equal to, or less than 2 2/3?
7/3 is EQUAL TO 2 2/3.
Is 13/6 more than, equal to, or less than 2 3/6?
13/6 is LESS THAN 2 3/6