Fraction Basics
The top number of a fraction is called this:
Numerator
When converting fractions into common denominators, you'll need to find the Least Common (Factor or Multiple) of all the denominators. (Choose one)
Multiple
1/5 + 3/5 =
4/5
Fill in the blank: 1/5 __ 1/6 (Use >, <, or =)
1/5 > 1/6
The bottom number of a fraction is called this:
Denominator
Are these fractions equivalent? 4/6 and 8/18
No, they are not.
10/12 - 8/12 =
2/12 (or 1/6)
4/8 __ 5/12 (Use >,<, or =)
4/8 > 5/12
True or False: 1/6 is in simplest form.
True.
Are these fractions equivalent? 3/9 and 12/36
Yes, they are equivalent.
Write 4/9 as a sum of UNIT FRACTIONS.
1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9
Place these fractions in order from LEAST to GREATEST: 2/3, 6/15, 3/5
3/15, 3/5, 2/3
Which of these fractions is a UNIT FRACTION? 2/3, 1/12, 8/8
1/12
Convert these fractions into a pair of fractions with a common denominator: 2/4 and 1/6
6/12 and 2/12
12/24 and 4/24
5/10 could also be expressed as 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10. Write 5/10 as a sum of fractions another way.
2/10 + 3/10
4/10 + 1/10
5/10 + 0/10
Jeffrey walked 7/8 mile. Fatima walked 10/12 mile. Heather walked 3/4 mile. Who walked the greatest distance?
Jeffrey walked the greatest distance (7/8).
Write 8/12 in simplest form.
2/3
Write two equivalent fractions for 5/10
1/2 or 10/20 or 15/30 etc.
Jon and Sara are each writing an 8-page journal. Sara completed 4/8 of her journal in the morning and 2/8 of her journal in the afternoon. Jon completed 4/8 of his journal after school. How much more of the total journal did Sara complete than Jon?
Sara completed 2/8 more than Jon.
For a recipe for trail mix, Sami needs 1/3 cup of M&Ms, 1/4 cup of coconut, 3/4 cup of cashews and 2/3 cup of raisins. Which ingredient is closest to 1 cup?
3/4 cup of cashews