Simplify the Fraction
Tip: Simplify = Divide
Tip: Simplify = Divide
Simplify the fractions 5/10.
1/2
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
4/8 2/4
4/8 = 2/4
Add the fractions: 3 / 8 + 4 / 8
7/8
Subtract the fractions: 9/10 - 3/10
Simplify for extra 50 points.
6/10 = 3/5
Turn to a mixed number
7/2
3 1/2
What does the word DENOMINATOR mean?
It's a part located on the bottom of the fraction, which shows how many parts are there in all.
Simplify the fraction 8/12.
2/3
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/5 and 1/10
Explain. Draw a picture or a number line to show your thinking.
1/10 < 1/5
Add the fractions: 3/4 + 3/4
6/4 = 1 2/4 = 1 1/2
Subtract the fractions: 7/14 - 5/14
Simplify for extra 50 points.
2/14 = 1/7
Turn a mixed number into an improper fraction
5 6/7
37/6
Explain what is a NUMERATOR?
An upper part of the fraction that shows how many parts are being used out of the whole.
Simplify the fraction 6/18.
1/3
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 and 7/8
7/8 > 1/2
7/8 is greater since it's more than a half
(half of 8 is 4)
Add the fractions: 3 2/5 + 4 3/5
8 since 7 5/5 = 7+1= 8
Subtract the fractions: 9/10 - 1/10
Simplify for 50 extra points.
8/10 = 4/5
Turn to an improper fraction into a mixed number
27/5
5 2/5
Explain what is a mixed number?
Give an example.
It's a number that has a whole number and a fraction.
For example, 1 2/5 6 4/3
Simplify the fraction 4/40.
1/10
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/4 7/10
7/10 > 1/4 since half of 10 is 5, so 7 is more than a 1/2, while 1/4 is less that a half since half of 4 is 2.
Add the mixed numbers: 2 2/3 + 4 2/3
7 1/3
Subtract the fractions: 5 3/6 - 2 5/6
Simplify for 50 extra points.
2 4/6 = 2 2/3
Create an improper fraction for 4 3/8
35/8
What is an IMPROPER FRACTION?
Give an example.
It's a fraction that has a numerator which is greater than a denominator.
For example, 3/2 5/3 10/7