Fractions Review

Fractions Review

Before starting Chapter 5, we must review fractions!

What are fractions?

• Just like numbers, fractions tell you how much you have of something

• A fraction is part of a whole

Multiple Choice

What is the top number in a fraction called?

• numerator

• denominator

Multiple Choice

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

• numerator

• denominator

Types of Fractions

• Proper Fraction

• Improper Fraction

• Mixed Number

How do we Simplify Fractions?

• Divide the numerator and denominator by the SAME number

• Find the GCF or try 2,3,5

• Be smart about what you divide by!

How to tell if two fractions are equivalent?

• Use cross multiplication (butterfly method)

• Find the connection between the numerators or denominators. Check to see if the same

Multiple Choice

 $Are\ the\ fractions\ equivalent?\ \frac{3}{8}\ and\ \frac{6}{11}$  

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

 $Are\ the\ fractions\ equivalent?\ \frac{22}{32}\ and\ \frac{11}{16}\ ?$  

• yes 

• no