T7 Fractions Flashcard 3

Front

Multiples of 5 are ____________

Back

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc.

Front

True or False: Cross multiplication is NOT used to compare fractions.

Back

False

Front

True or False: You must convert each improper fraction into a mixed number when sorting fractions larger than 1.

Back

True

Front

When ordering fractions if the denominators are different, the first step is to ___________.

Back

find a common denominator.

Front

______ are the product of a given whole number and another whole number.

Back

Multiples.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is a numerator?

Back

The top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is a denominator?

Back

The bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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.