Fractions

Fractions

by Dr, Luis Bello

What is a fraction?

Mathematics An expression that indicates the quotient of two quantities, such as 1 / 3 .

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number

What are the characteristics of a proper fraction?

Characteristics of Fractions When the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is proper, i.e., less than unity. When the reverse is true, e.g., 5/2, the fraction is improper, i.e., greater than unity. When a fraction is written with a whole number, e.g., 31/2, the expression is called a mixed number.

Multiple Choice

What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line?

• 1/8
• 2/9
• 1/9
• 1/4

Multiple Choice

What fraction is represented at point G?

• 3/4
• 2/3
• 2/1
• 1/5

Multiple Choice

What fraction is represented on the number line?

• 1/1
• 2/3
• 1/2
• 0/1

Multiple Choice

Which picture shows 1/2?

• green
• blue
• purple
• pink

Multiple Choice

What fraction of the rectangle is blue?

• 1/6
• 1/3
• 6/2
• 2/3

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an equivalent fraction to one half?

• 2/4
• 2/3
• 4/8
• 3/6

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

• 1/2

• 1/10

• 5/5

• 5/1