Fractions Flashcards
To understand the concept of fractions
What is a Fraction
It is part of a 1 whole
What is the top number of a fraction called
Numerator
What is the bottom number of a fraction called
Denominator
What does the Numerator tell you
It tells you how many parts we are working with
What does the Denominator tell you
It tells you how many equal parts there are altogether
What is a proper fraction
Where the numerator is smaller than the denominator 4/7
What is a improper fraction
Where the denominator is bigger than the numerator 5/3
What is a mixed fraction
Where there is a whole number with a fraction 1 3/4
How do you work out improper fraction to a mixed fraction
Divide the numerator by the denominator, you will get a whole number and then write the remainder as the fraction.
How to you work out mixed fraction to a improper fraction
Times the denominator by the whole number then add the numerator
