Understanding Fractions

This video tutorial covers the basics of fractions, including the definitions of numerator and denominator, and introduces rational numbers. It explains how to simplify fractions using the greatest common factor and demonstrates the conversion between improper fractions and mixed numbers. The lesson concludes with exercises for students to practice these concepts.

What is the term for the top part of a fraction?

• Rational Number

• Improper Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

Which of the following is a rational number?

• A number with a larger numerator

• A number with a larger denominator

• A number that cannot be written as a fraction

• A number that can be written as a fraction

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

• Find the greatest common factor

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

What is the greatest common factor of 6 and 18?

• 3

• 9

• 2

• 6

What defines an improper fraction?

• Denominator is zero

• Numerator equals the denominator

• Numerator is larger than the denominator

• Numerator is smaller than the denominator

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

What is the mixed number form of 19/6?

• 2 and 1/6

• 3 and 1/3

• 2 and 1/3

• 3 and 1/6

What is the mixed number form of -26/3?

• -9 and 2/3

• -8 and 1/3

• -9 and 1/3

• -8 and 2/3

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

What is the improper fraction form of 5 and 1/3?

• 17/3

• 15/3

• 18/3

• 16/3