Equivalent Fractions

Front

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

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Numerator

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

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Denominator

Front

What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

Give an example of equivalent fractions.

Back

1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

Back

Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are not equivalent?

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They represent different values.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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

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