Problem Solving with fractions

Front

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

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the result of 5/12 - 1/6?

Back

1/4

Front

What is 6 - 4 1/4?

Back

1 3/4

Front

If Lynne bought a bag of grapefruit, 1 5/8 pounds of apples, and 2 3/16 pounds of bananas, and the total weight was 7 1/2 pounds, how much did the grapefruit weigh?

Back

3 11/16 pounds

Front

Marcie bought a 50-foot roll of packing tape and used two 8 5/6-foot lengths. How much tape is left on the roll?

Back

32 1/3 Feet

Front

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

Back

Denominator

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

Front

What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 15/4?

Back

3 3/4

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

Front

What is the result of 3/4 + 1/2?

Back

5/4 or 1 1/4