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Fractions V. Martinez
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A fraction is made up of two parts.
Numerator = Part Denominator= Total
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A fraction can be a part of a whole.
What fraction of this flag is shaded blue? 8 16 1 2 4
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What fraction of this shape is blue? 1 2 2 4
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Fractions can be part of a set.
What fraction of the set is red? What fraction of the set is blue? What fraction of the set is yellow?
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Equivalent fractions are fractions that name the same amount.
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To find equivalent fractions multiply the numerator and denominator by 1.
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Cross Multiply to check for equal fractions
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Simplest Form A fraction in which the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1 is said to be in simplest form.
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To simplify, divide by the greatest common factor.
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Improper Fraction A fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
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Mixed Number A number that has a whole number and a fraction
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An improper fraction can be changed to a mixed number.
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