Ch 12: Fraction Concepts

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

Which fraction is equal to 1 whole?

Back

Front

If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction of the circle is shaded?

Back

Front

If Sue has 40 crayons and 3 out of every 10 are red, how many red crayons does she have?

Back

12 red crayons.

Front

What fraction of the circle is shaded if 5 out of 6 parts are not shaded?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between fractions and whole numbers?

Back

Fractions can represent parts of whole numbers, and when the numerator equals the denominator, the fraction equals one whole.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

Front

How can you find an equivalent fraction?

Back

You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.