1. Fractions
Learn to love them!!!

2. **Fractions are a part of a whole**
The denominator represents the number of pieces the whole is divided into
The numerator represents the number of pieces taken from the whole

3. This pie is divided into 3 parts:. represents the pie eaten
This pie is divided into 3 parts: represents the pie eaten represents the pie to be eaten

5. Which of these fractions are equivalent?

9. Adding Fractions Algorithm
Find a common denominator
Add the numerators
Keep the denominator
Reduce

13. Subtracting Fractions Algorithm
Find a common denominator
Subtract the numerators
Keep the denominator
Reduce

14. Multiplying Fractions

17. Multiplying Fractions Algorithm
Multiply the numerators
Multiply the denominators
Reduce

18. Dividing Fractions 1. Consider the following:
If you have 4 cookies and must divide them between 2 people …. how many cookies does each person get?

20. 2. Consider the following:
You have 4 cookies and you divide each of them in half (2 pieces).
How many people could get a piece of cookie?

21. Count up each half & you get 8 pieces of cookie

23. Dividing Fractions Algorithm
Flip the second fraction & change the sign to multiplication (do this in one step!)
Multiply the fractions
Reduce

25. Practice Questions Do text p16-18 #5abc,7abc,8,9,10, 11, 13c,d
P28 #1, 2, 7ace, 10ace, 13