Fractions

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators

Front

What does the denominator represent?

Back

The total number of pieces it takes to make 1 whole.

Front

What fraction of the rectangle is blue? (If the blue part is 1 out of 3 equal parts)

Back

1/3

Front

Calculate: 8/9 - 1/3 = ?

Back

5/9

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A way to represent a part of a whole.

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value.

Front

How do you find a common denominator?

Back

By finding the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.