Fractions

Front

What is the term for the number on the top of a fraction?

Back

Numerator

Front

If there is one large brownie and 2 kids, what fraction of the brownie should each kid get?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the term for the number on the bottom of a fraction?

Back

Denominator

Front

What fraction represents the shaded area if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

3/5

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is NOT shaded if 7 out of 8 parts are unshaded?

Back

7/8

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers.

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 different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.