FUN WITH

FRACTIONS!
A Study Guide
and
Review Game
 What is a fraction?

• A symbol that is used to name equal

parts of a whole.
• A fraction has a NUMERATOR.
• The numerator is the top number and it
names the part that is shaded or
unshaded.
• A fraction has a DENOMINATOR
• The denominator is the bottom number
and it names the total number of pieces
in the whole.
Here’s a Hint…

2 The number in the NORTH is

the Numerator!

4
The number that is DOWN is
the Denominator!
Part of a whole

3 is yellow
8
Part of a set

4 of the set are pears

5
Position on a number
line
Naming Parts of a Whole
Naming Fractional Parts
Finding Equivalent
Fractions
• EQUivALent means EQUAL!

• 3 is EQUivALent to 1
6 2
Here’s a Hint…

• To find equivalent fractions…

LOOK FOR A PATTERN

1 2 3 4 5
2 4 6 8 10
Here’s Another Hint…
• To find equivalent fractions…
USE BOTTOMS UP!

24 24
3 4
6 = 8
 Comparing Fractions…
Use Bottoms Up!

16 6
2 1
6 > 8

Two-sixths is greater than one-eighth

Comparing Fractions…
Use Bottoms Up!

15 24
5 2
12 < 3

Five-twelfths is less than two-thirds

 Ordering Fractions

• You will be asked to order fractions

from Greatest to Least and from
Least to Greatest

• You have three strategies to choose

from:
1. Draw a picture
2. Use Bottoms Up
3. Use Fraction Fringe
Ordering Fractions with
Drawing A Picture
  1 1 1
3 6 9

Least to greatest:   
1 1 1
9 6 3
 Ordering Fractions with
Bottoms Up
  1 1 1
3 6 9

1. Compare 1 and 1 1 1
>
3 6 3 6
2. Compare 1 and 1 1 1
>
3 9 3 9
3. Compare 1 and 1 1 1
>
6 9 6 9
Since 1/3 was largest 2 times, it is the largest fraction!
1/6 is next, followed by 1/9.
 Ordering Fractions with
Fraction Fringe
(you can draw it!)
1 Whole

1 1
2 2
1 1 1 1
4 4 4 4
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
 Finding Parts of a Set

When a picture is given, put the items

into groups based
on the number in the denominator.

1 of 9 books = 3 books in each group

3
 Finding Parts of a Set

When a picture is not given, you have

two choices:
1. Draw a picture and solve!
2. Do the math!
8 times
what =
64?
=

1 Of 64 = ?

8 x
 Mixed Numbers
• A mixed number is a whole
number and a fraction combined
Mixed Numbers
• Count the WHOLEs first

• Then find the FRACTIONal part

 Fraction Problem
Solving
• USE YOUR STRATEGIES!!! Do
not try to work out the problems
in your head !!!
• Review all of the tricks and
hints in this slideshow!
• Review your notes from class!
• PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
PRACTICE!
Why do I need to know
this stuff?
• Fractions can and will help you in real life. In order
to figure out how to make only part of a recipe
because you do not want to feed ten people, but
only five, fractions will be very helpful.
•
You can use fractions to divide cake, or candy, and
you will need fractions to help figure out percents.
•
Fractions are useful when you buy paint to make
your house look nice and for figuring how much
interest you will pay to the bank when you take a
loan.
•
Fractions may be a bit difficult to learn, but believe
me, you will be happy that you spent the time.