Understanding Fractions

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator tells you the whole or the total number of equal parts.

Front

How do you write the mixed number for the fraction 6/5?

Back

1 1/5 or 1 and 1/5.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

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 unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1.

Front

Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

Back

2 1/4.

Front

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is the fraction representation of one whole?

Back

1 or 1/1.