Introduction: Working With Fractions

Question 1

Fraction

Answer 1

Part of a whole

Question 2

Denominator

Answer 2

The bottom indicates how many pieces the whole has been divided

Question 3

Numerator

Answer 3

Top tells how many of those pieces you have

Question 4

Proper Fraction

Answer 4

The numerator is smaller than the denominator

Question 5

Improper Fraction

Answer 5

The numerator is greater than the denominator

Question 6

What is the value of a proper fraction?

Answer 6

Less than 1

Question 7

What is the value of a positive improper fraction?

Answer 7

Always more than 1

Question 8

Mixed Numbers

Answer 8

When a whole number is followed by a fraction

Question 9

What is the value of a positive mixed number?

Answer 9

The sum of the whole number plus the fraction

Question 10

How do you change an improper fraction into a mixed number or a whole number?

Answer 10

1. Divide the denominator into the numerator
2. The quotient is the whole number portion of the mixed number. If there is a remainder, place it over the original denominator to form the fractional portion of the mixed number.

Question 11

How do you change a mixed number into an improper fraction?

Answer 11

1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator
2. Add the product from step 1 to the numerator
3. Write the total as the numerator of the fraction over the original denominator