Fractions
The numerator is SMALLER than the denominator.
Proper Fractions
What fraction is the shaded part?
Give a proper fraction or a mixed fraction
9/16
Proper Fractions; check to see if the fraction can be reduced.
What is a lowest common denominator?
The smallest number that can be a common denominator for a set of fractions.
Sarah had 6/8 of a packet of cookies. After she ate some cookies 2/8 of a packet remained. What fraction of the packet of cookies did Sarah eat? How do you solve it?
Set up the two fractions and add them.
The numerator is LARGER than the denominator.
Improper Fractions
What is 1 3/4 as an improper fraction?
Change the mixed fraction into an improper fraction. 4 x 1 = 4 +3 = 7/4
3/5, 2/5
Liked fractions; add, subtract, and/or find simplest term
What is simplest form?
A fraction is in simplest form when the top and bottom cannot be any smaller, while still being whole numbers.
Which fraction is bigger: 3/4 or 8/9? How do you know?
8/9; I found the common denominator.
Fractions that are written with different numerator/denominator pair, but the result is the same.
Equivalent Fractions
Which two fractions are equivalent?
Find the simplest form for both fractions
3 2/3
Mixed fractions
How do you simplify a fraction?
Divide the top and bottom by the greatest number that will divide both numbers exactly.
Dad cut an apple pie into 8 slices. He served 4 slices to his children and 2 slices to his wife. What fractional part of the apple pie did Dad serve? What is your first step?
Add up the slices that Dad served to his children and to his wife.
When a fraction is composed of a whole number and a fraction.
Mixed Fractions
What is 15/4 as a mixed fraction?
See how many 4s can go into 15 and write it as a whole number (3). Then write how many are left (3)as the numerator and carry the original denominator (4) over to the new denominator. 3 3/4
2/3 = 8/12
Equivalent fractions; You can make equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both top and bottom by the same amount. You only multiply or divide, never add or subtract, to get an equivalent fraction. Only divide when the top and bottom stay as whole numbers.
How do you compare fractions?
You find the lowest common denominator.
Luis bought 4 1/4 gallons of paint. After painting one wall of his living room, he had 3 3/4 gallons left. How much did he use in the living room?
1 2/4 or 1 1/2 gallons of paint
When fractions have the same denominators.
Liked Fractions
Write 4/26 as in simplest form.
Find out what number can be divided by both the numerator and denominator. 4 and 26 can both be divided by 2. 2/13
7/5
Improper fraction
What is a patriot?
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
Jeanne had 24 dollars she spent 1/4 of it. How much money does she have left? What is your step here?
Set up the equation: 1/4 = x/24