4. Introduction to Fractions Flashcards
1
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Define “Denominator”
A
- The bottom number in a fraction
2
Q
What does the Denominator represent?
A
- How many parts are in the whole
3
Q
Define “Equivalent Fractions”
A
- Any 2 fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent the same amount
4
Q
Define “Fraction”
A
- A part of a whole number
5
Q
Define “Improper Fraction”
A
- A fraction whose numerator is larger than its denominator
6
Q
Define “Mixed Number”
A
- A whole number that is combined with a fraction
7
Q
Define “Numerator”
A
- The top number of a fraction
8
Q
What does the numerator represent?
A
- How many parts we have of the whole
9
Q
Define “Reducing”
A
- Making the numerator and the denominator the lowest numbers they can be with no common factors
10
Q
How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
A
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator
11
Q
How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
A
- Divide the fraction, making the quotient the whole number, the remainder as the numerator, and keep the divisor as the denominator
12
Q
What is the first step to determine which fraction is larger than another?
A
- Cross multiply
13
Q
How do you cross multiply?
A
- Multiply the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other, and vice versa
14
Q
What is the 2nd step to determine which fraction is larger than another?
A
- Verify which numerator multiplied to create the larger product. The fraction with that numerator is the larger fraction
15
Q
What is the most common mistake when cross multiplying?
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- Multiplying the numerators or denominators together, instead of the numerators of one withe the denominators of another
16
Q
What is the most common mistake when writing a mixed number?
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- Not placing the divisor in the denominator and the remainder in the numerator
17
Q
What is the same about a mixed number and its equivalent improper fraction?
A
- They both will always have the same denominator
