1. FUN WITH FRACTIONS!
A Study Guide

2. What is a fraction?
A symbol that is used to name equal parts of a whole.
A fraction has a NUMERATOR.
The numerator is the top number and it names the part that is shaded or unshaded.
A fraction has a DENOMINATOR
The denominator is the bottom number and it names the total number of pieces in the whole.

3. 2 4 Here’s a Hint… The number in the NORTH is the Numerator!
The number that is DOWN is the Denominator!

4. Part of a whole
3 is yellow 8

5. Part of a set
4 of the set are pears 5

6. Position on a number line

7. Naming Parts of a Whole

8. Naming Fractional Parts

9. Finding Equivalent Fractions
EQUivALent means EQUAL!
3 is EQUivALent to

10. Here’s a Hint… To find equivalent fractions… LOOK FOR A PATTERN

11. Here’s Another Hint…
To find equivalent fractions… USE BOTTOMS UP! 24 24
3 4
6 8 =

12. Comparing Fractions… Use Bottoms Up!16 6
2 1
6 8
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Two-sixths is greater than one-eighth

13. Comparing Fractions… Use Bottoms Up!15 24
5 2
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Five-twelfths is less than two-thirds

14. Ordering Fractions
You will be asked to order fractions from Greatest to Least and from Least to Greatest
You have three strategies to choose from:
Draw a picture
Use Bottoms Up
Use Fraction Fringe

15. Ordering Fractions with Drawing A Picture  
Least to greatest:   

16. Ordering Fractions with Bottoms Up  
Compare 1 and
Compare 1 and
Compare 1 and
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Since 1/3 was largest 2 times, it is the largest fraction! 1/6 is next, followed by 1/9.

17. Ordering Fractions with Fraction Fringe (you can draw it!)
1 Whole
1 2
1 4
1 8
1 16

18. 1 of 9 books = 3 books in each group 3
Finding Parts of a Set
When a picture is given, put the items into groups based
on the number in the denominator.
1 of 9 books = 3 books in each group 3

19. Finding Parts of a Set
When a picture is not given, you have two choices:
Draw a picture and solve!
Do the math!

20. 8 times what = 64? = ?
1 Of = 8 x

21. Mixed Numbers
A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction combined

22. Mixed Numbers
Count the WHOLEs first
Then find the FRACTIONal part

23. Fraction Problem Solving
USE YOUR STRATEGIES!!! Do not try to work out the problems in your head !!!
Review all of the tricks and hints in this slideshow!
Review your notes from class!
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

24. Why do I need to know this stuff?
Fractions can and will help you in real life. In order to figure out how to make only part of a recipe because you do not want to feed ten people, but only five, fractions will be very helpful.
You can use fractions to divide cake, or candy, and you will need fractions to help figure out percents.
Fractions are useful when you buy paint to make your house look nice and for figuring how much interest you will pay to the bank when you take a loan.
Fractions may be a bit difficult to learn, but believe me, you will be happy that you spent the time.