fractions

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).

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

3 1/4 = (3 * 4 + 1)/4 = 13/4.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

Front

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

Back

9/4 = 2 1/4.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.