Fraction Vocabulary
What is the number on top called in a fraction?
Numerator
Mrs. Salcido cut a small birthday cake into 6 equal pieces for 6 children. One child was not hungry, so she gave the birthday boy the extra piece. Draw a tape diagram to show how much cake each of the five children received.
Each child receives 1/6, one child receives 2/6 of the cake.
Compare using < , > ,= in the blank.
1/2 _____3/4
1/2 < 3/4
Two fractions equivalent to 1/2
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, etc...
5/6 - 3/6
2/6
What is the number on the bottom called in a fraction?
Denominator
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of milk. Saisha only has a 1/4 cup measuring cup. If she doubles the recipe, how many times will she need to fill the 1/4 cup with milk? Record as a multiplication sentence.
6 x 1/4 = 6/4
Compare using < , > ,= in the blank.
9/10 ________3/5
9/10 > 3/5
1/3 is the same as _____ sixths
2/6
6 fourths - 3 fourths
3 fourths
Define Equivalent Fractions
Though the denominators and numerators look different, the value of both the fractions is the same.
A loaf of bread was cut into 6 equal slices. Each of the 6 slices was cut in half to make thinner slices for sandwiches. Mr. Beach used 4 slices. What is fraction did Mr. Beach eat from the loaf of bread.
4/12
Compare using < , > ,= in the blank.
2/3 ________5/10
2/3 > 5/10
1/3 = 4/____
4/12
5/10 - 3/ 10
2/ 10
When drawing a tape diagram, what is the numerator and the denominator in the tape diagram?
The denominator is how many pieces is equal to a whole and the numerator is how many are shaded.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds went for a run. Mr. Reynolds ran for 6/10 miles. Mrs. Reynolds ran for 2/5 miles. Who ran farther?
Mr. Reynolds ran father
Compare using < , > ,= in the blank.
1 5/10 ________ 1 2/3
1 5/10 < 1 2/3
2/6 = ____/30
10/30
7/5 - 2/5
5/5 or 1 whole
What is the unit fraction when you see a tape diagram showing 3 forths shaded?
1/4
Jamal ran 2 3 mile. Ming ran 2 4 mile. Laina ran 7 12 mile. Who ran the farthest?
Jamal ran the farthest
Write from least to greatest.
1/2, 6/7, 4/5, 2/3
1/2, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7
True or False
1/4 is equivalent to 7/28
True
9/4 - 3/4 =
6/4 or 1 2/4