Go Math Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of a denominator?

The number above the line in a fraction

The number of equal parts in the whole (correct)

A number with a numerator greater than the denominator

The part of a fraction below the line (correct)

What is a fraction greater than 1?

A number which has a numerator greater than the denominator

What are equal parts?

Parts that are exactly the same size

What is a fraction?

A number that names parts of a whole or parts of a group Signup and view all the answers

What are halves?

The parts you get when you divide something into 2 equal parts Signup and view all the answers

What is a numerator?

The number written above the line in a fraction Signup and view all the answers

What are fourths?

The parts you get when you divide something into 4 equal parts Signup and view all the answers

What are eights?

Eight equal parts Signup and view all the answers

What are sixths?

The parts you get when you divide something into six equal parts Signup and view all the answers

What are thirds?

The parts you get when you divide something into 3 equal parts Signup and view all the answers

What is a whole?

All of the parts of one shape or group Signup and view all the answers

What is a unit fraction?

A fraction with a numerator of 1 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Fractions

Denominator: Represents how many equal parts are in the whole; appears below the line in a fraction.
Numerator: Indicates how many parts are being considered; located above the line in a fraction.

Types of Fractions

Fractions greater than 1: Occur when the numerator exceeds the denominator, indicating a quantity larger than a whole.
Unit Fraction: A specific type of fraction where the numerator is 1, representing a single part of the whole.

Equal Parts and Their Divisions

Equal Parts: Parts that are identical in size, crucial for understanding fractions.
Halves: Result from dividing a whole into 2 equal parts.
Thirds: Created by splitting a whole into 3 equal segments.
Fourths: Result from dividing a whole into 4 equal segments.
Sixths: Arise from dividing a whole into 6 equal parts.
Eighths: Result from dividing a whole into 8 equal parts.

Concept of Whole

Whole: Represents the entirety of an object or group before any division into parts.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Go Math Chapter 8 focusing on key concepts related to fractions. Each card provides a definition to help you understand important terminology used in mathematics. Perfect for visual learners looking to reinforce their understanding of fractions.