Equivalent Fractions

Define numerator

The part of a fraction above the line, which tells how many parts are being counted.

Define equivalent fractions

Two or more fractions that are equal in value or can be simplified down to the same value.

Define mixed number

combination of a fraction and whole number (2 3/4)

Are these fractions equivalent? 1/2 and 3/4

≠ (not equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 4/15 and 7/8

≠ (not equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 5/9 and 7/10

≠ (not equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 6/8 and 3/5

≠ (not equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 7/10 and 3/8

≠ (not equivalent)

Define denominator

The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole.

Are these fractions equivalent? 2/5 and 4/10

= (equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 3/4 and 9/12

= (equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 3/8 and 12/32

= (equivalent)

Are these fractions equivalent? 6/12 and 1/2

= (equivalent)

Define improper fraction

A fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator

What is the first step in converting a mixed number in to an improper fraction?

Multiply the denominator by the whole number