Understanding Fractions (5th grade Prerequisites)

What do you call the bottom number in a fraction?

• The divisor

• The quotient

• The denominator

• The numerator

Answer explanation

In the fraction 1/2, the denominator is 2. It is below the fraction line and tells how many parts of the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is a numerator?

• The number below the line in a fraction

• A fraction

• The number above the line in a fraction

• An equivalent fraction

Answer explanation

In the fraction 1/2, the numerator is 1. It is above the fraction line and tells the number of equal parts being described.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is an improper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A fraction that equals 1

• A fraction that can be simplified to a whole number

Answer explanation

Proper fractions have a smaller numerator than denominator, however IMPROPER fractions have a larger numerator and smaller denominator. They can be simplified to a whole number or a whole number with a fraction (mixed number).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?

• 6/9

• 6/8

• 6/2

• 9/4

Answer explanation

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number to find an equivalent fraction. With 3/4, we can multiply both by 3 to get 9/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/6?

• 2/3

• 2/6

• 6/8

• 1/2

Answer explanation

If you divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2, you will get an equivalent fraction. 4/6 = 2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

 2 or more fractions that name the same part of a whole or same point on a number line. 

• Equivalent Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Fraction

Answer explanation

Equivalent Fraction is the correct choice as it refers to 2 or more fractions that are equal

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Find the equivalent fraction .

2/8

• 1/4

• 3/8

• 4/9

• 9/12

Answer explanation

To find the equivalent fraction of 2/8, divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. This simplifies to 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Which answer matches the picture?

• 2/3 = 4/5

• 2/6 = 2/3

• 2/6 = 1/3

• 2/4 = 1/3

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 2/6 = 1/3 because when simplified, both sides equal 1/3, matching the picture.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Use the fractions on a number line to find a fraction that is equivalent to 5/6.

• 4/6

• 7/12

• 10/12

• 2/3

Answer explanation

To find an equivalent fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 3. So, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2 or 6/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Use the number line to find one equivalent fraction for 3/4.

• 7/8

• 6/8

• 13/16

• 2/8

Answer explanation

Choose 6/8 as it is one equivalent fraction for 3/4 on the number line.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B