Common Fractions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a proper fraction
A
Value between 0 and 1
2
Q
What is a value greater than 1 called
A
An improper fraction
3
Q
What is a mixed number
A
Whole number plus a fraction
4
Q
What is a prime
A
A number that cannot be divided
5
Q
What is an equivalent fraction
A
When two or more fractions are different names for the same number. Example: 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, 4/8
6
Q
Reducing fractions
A
You can just divide the numerator and denominator by a number, OR find the lowest common denominator
7
Q
How to create a common denominator
A
Multiply each denominator to the other numerator and denominator
8
Q
How to find the lowest common denominator
A
Find the prime factors of each numerator then multiply the numbers. Use each prime the max times it appears in any one denominator
