FRACTIONS

Define fraction

Types of fractions

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa

What is a Fraction?
A fraction is formed by dividing a whole
into a number of parts
I’m the
NUMERATOR. I tell
you the number
of parts

I’m the
DENOMINATOR. I
tell you the name
of part
Types of Fractions
So we can define the three types
of fractions like this:
Proper Fractions: The numerator is less than the denominator
Examples: 1/3, 3/4, 2/7

Improper Fractions: The numerator is greater than (or equal to)

the denominator Examples: 4/3, 11/4, 7/7

Mixed Fractions or Mixed Numbers: A whole number and proper

fraction together Examples: 1 1/3, 2 1/4, 16 2/5
Improper Fractions
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions
To convert an improper fraction to
a mixed fraction, follow these
steps:
1.Divide the numerator by the
denominator.
2. Write down the whole number answer
3. Then write down any remainder above
the denominator.
Example: Convert to a mixed
fraction.
Divide:
11 ÷ 4 = 2 with a remainder of 3
Write down the 2 and then write down the
remainder (3) above the denominator (4)

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2
4
Another Way to change Mixed
Numbers to improper fractions

In short
5x3+2=17
Since 5/5=1 there are 5
fifths in each whole.
So 3 wholes will have 3x5=15
fifths.
Plus the 2 fifths already
there makes a total of
15+2=17 fifths
Mixed numbers to improper fractions

Convert whole numbers to thirds

Mixed number
Improper
fraction
 Write the mixed numbers as an
improper fraction.

Let’s answer
this Multiply the denominator and
whole number.

together! Add the product to the

numerator.

Use the same denominator.

Write the improper fraction as a Write the mixed numbers as an
mixed number. improper fraction.

Multiply the denominator and

whole number.
Divide the numerator by the
denominator. Add the product to the
numerator.

Write the quotient as the

whole number and remainder
Use the same denominator.
as the numerator. Use the
same denominator.
FRACTIONS
Equivalent fraction

Simplifying fractions

COLORS
Comparing and ordering fractions

BLACK
Equivalent fractions
An equivalent fraction is one that
has the same value and position
on the number line but has a
different denominator

Equivalent fractions can be found by

multiplying by a special form of 1
Multiplying By a Special Form of
One
Why does it work?

● Multiplying any number by 1 does not change the value

4x1=4, 9x1=9 ……….
● Any number divided by itself =1.

Multiplying a fraction by a special form of one

changes the numerator and the denominator but
DOES NOT CHANGE THE VALUE
Finding equivalent fractions
Convert 5ths to 20ths

What do we
That’s multiply
4 so I must5 multiply
by to get a product
by of
20?

Special form of 1
Simplifying Fractions: Cancelling

● Simplifying means finding an equivalent fraction with the

LOWEST denominator by making a special form of 1 equal
to 1

Another way
of doing this
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Vocabulary:
▪ Numerator – the “top” number in a fraction.
▪ Denominator – the “bottom” number in a fraction.
▪ Least Common Denominator (LCD) – a common
multiple between fractions with unlike denominators.
▪ Mixed Number – a number containing a fraction and
whole number.
▪ Improper Fraction – a fraction with a numerator that is
larger than the denominator.
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
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Meet Joe the Pizza Man
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Let's talk about pizza…yummy…
Here is the pizza Joe was just holding up.
How many slices are there?
So we could say this
pizza is cut into _____?
And if I eat this slice I have eaten how much?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Let's talk about pizza…yummy…

How much of this pizza did I eat?

How do you know that?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Let's talk about pizza…yummy…

How much of this pizza did I eat?

How do you know that?

 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
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it again?
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10

¼ < ¾ 5 > 3
10 10
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
First, we need to find a COMMON DENOMINATOR so we can
rewrite the fraction using equivalent denominators.
This is why we learned how to find common multiples
We use multiples to find common denominators
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12

4/8 > 3/8 4 < 9

12 12
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
T H E L C D 3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
FIND
4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28,
30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
 Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Guided Practice
Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.
a) 4/15 □ 3/10 b) 4/6 □ 16/24 c) 3/4 □
15/20
a) < b) = c) =
Order the fractions from least to greatest:
5/8, 3/4, 5/12, 5/6
5/12, 5/8, 3/4, 5/6
Thank you
and
Goodbye!