4.3E Fractions (+) (-)

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator for both fractions.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

Back

2/4, 3/6, 4/8 are all equivalent fractions to 1/2.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is 3/4 as a decimal?

Back

0.75

Front

If Graham gives 7/10 of his Legos to two friends, how can he divide them?

Back

He can divide them as 4/10 and 3/10.