Representing Fractions + Equivalent Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

Front

How do you find equivalent fractions?

Back

To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2 gives you 2/4.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How can you represent the fraction 3/4 using a visual model?

Back

You can represent 3/4 by drawing a shape (like a rectangle) divided into 4 equal parts and shading 3 of those parts.

Front

What is the fraction for a whole?

Back

The fraction for a whole is 1, which can be represented as 1/1.

Front

If you have 2/3 of a pizza and you eat 1/3 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 1/3 of the pizza left. 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2, which means 1 whole and 1/2.

Front

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

Back

To convert an improper fraction (like 5/3) to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. 5 ÷ 3 = 1 with a remainder of 2, so it becomes 1 2/3.