Saxon Lesson 37 & 38

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is 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. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

Front

What is the fraction represented by point A?

Back

3/4

Front

What is the mixed number represented by point B?

Back

2 1/4

Front

What is the mixed number represented by point D?

Back

1 6/7

Front

What is the mixed number represented by point E?

Back

6 7/8

Front

What is the mixed number represented by point F?

Back

5 6/8 or 5 3/4.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

Front

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).