Compare Fractions
- A fraction is a part of a group, a number, or a whole.
- Fractions are fair. The parts are all equal sized.
- You write a fraction with a number on top and a number on the bottom with a line in-between.
- The number on the bottom is the whole.
- The number on top is the number of parts.
- Numerator = the parts (top number)
- Denominator = the whole (bottom number)
- Fractions = parts of a whole
Fractions on a Number Line
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions have the same value. (Example: 4/8 = 1/2)
Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
An improper fraction is when a numerator is equal to or larger than a denominator. (Example: 12/6 or 5/2)
A mixed number (also called a mixed fraction) is a whole number with a fraction. (Example: 3 1/2)
A mixed number (also called a mixed fraction) is a whole number with a fraction. (Example: 3 1/2)
Add & Subtract Fractions
Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers
A whole number is any number, zero and above, that doesn't include decimals, fractions, or negatives.
Decimals
A decimal comes from a number system that's based on 10.
The prefix deci- means one tenth.
tenth = one part of 10
hundredth = one part of 100
The prefix deci- means one tenth.
tenth = one part of 10
hundredth = one part of 100