Fractions - Term 1

Question 1

What are equivalent fractions?

Answer 1

Equivalent fractions are fractions that look different but are equal to each other

Question 2

How do you make an equivalent fraction?

Answer 2

To make an equivalent fraction you times the numerator and the denominator by the same number

Question 3

What is an integer?

Answer 3

A whole number

Question 4

How do you simplify a fraction?

Answer 4

To simplify a fraction divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number until you reach the smallest integers

Question 5

What can you NOT do to try and make an equivalent fraction?

Answer 5

Add to the numerator and denominator

Question 6

What is an improper fraction?

Answer 6

A fraction that has a numerator which is larger or equal to the denominator

Question 7

What is a mixed number?

Answer 7

An integer with a fraction that is proper

Question 8

What is the trick for converting mixed numbers into improper fractions?

Answer 8

Denominator x integer + numerator over original denominator

Question 9

What are the four steps for adding and subtracting fractions?

Answer 9

1. Turn mixed numbers into improper fractions
2. Create two equivalent fractions with common denominators
3. Add/subtract them together
4. Concert answer to mixed numbers/simplify

Question 10

How do you find a fraction of an amount?

Answer 10

Divide the amount by the denominator and times by the numerator

Question 11

Find 4/7 of 81 (no calculator

Answer 11

4/7 x 81/1 = 324/7

Question 12

In math what can you replace the word of with?

Answer 12

Times

Question 13

What is 8 as a fraction?

Answer 13

8/1

Question 14

What are the three steps to diving fractions?

Answer 14

Skip - skip the first fraction
Flip - swap the numerator and denominator of the second fraction
Multiply- times the two together

Question 15

How do you multiply fractions?

Answer 15

Convert mixed numbers to proper/improper fractions. Times the numerators together and the denominators together.