Intro to Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

Back

0.25

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

Back

0.375

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

Simplify the fraction 15/20.

Back

3/4

Front

Simplify the fraction 24/40.

Back

3/5