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Which of the following is an example of a proper fraction?
Which of the following is an example of a proper fraction?
Which of the following fractions is classified as an improper fraction?
Which of the following fractions is classified as an improper fraction?
What type of fraction is 1/7?
What type of fraction is 1/7?
How are equivalent fractions created?
How are equivalent fractions created?
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Which of the following fractions is a mixed number?
Which of the following fractions is a mixed number?
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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator in the fraction 6/8?
What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator in the fraction 6/8?
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Which of the following statements is true about unlike fractions?
Which of the following statements is true about unlike fractions?
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What type of fraction is 0/5 classified as?
What type of fraction is 0/5 classified as?
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Flashcards
Proper Fractions
Proper Fractions
A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator. Example: 2/3
Improper Fractions
Improper Fractions
A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. Example: 5/3
Mixed Numbers
Mixed Numbers
A whole number combined with a proper fraction. Example: 1 2/3
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
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Simplifying Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
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Unit Fractions
Unit Fractions
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Adding Unlike Fractions
Adding Unlike Fractions
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Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions
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Study Notes
Types of Fractions
- Fractions represent a part of a whole. They are composed of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).
- Proper Fractions: The numerator is smaller than the denominator. Example: 2/3
- Improper Fractions: The numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator. Example: 5/3
- Mixed Numbers: Combine a whole number and a proper fraction. Example: 1 2/3 (which is equivalent to the improper fraction 5/3)
Equivalent Fractions
- Equivalent fractions represent the same portion of a whole, even though they use different numerators and denominators.
- Created by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.
- Example: 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
Simplifying Fractions
- Simplifying a fraction means expressing it in its lowest terms.
- Achieved by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- The simplified form of a fraction is considered the "most reduced" or "lowest terms" form.
- Example: Simplifying 4/8 to 1/2
Types of Fractions Based on Denominator
- Unit Fractions: A fraction with a numerator of 1. Example: 1/5
- Like Fractions: Fractions with the same denominator. Example: 2/7, 3/7, and 4/7
- Unlike Fractions: Fractions with different denominators. Example: 1/3 and 1/5
Comparing Fractions
- Comparing fractions with the same denominator is straightforward; the larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.
- Comparing fractions with different denominators often requires finding a common denominator to determine their relative magnitudes.
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
- Adding or subtracting fractions with the same denominator is done by performing the operation on the numerators and keeping the denominator the same.
- Adding and subtracting unlike fractions requires finding a common denominator first.
- Example: 1/4 + 3/4 = 4/4 (or 1 whole)
Multiplication of Fractions
- Multiplying fractions is done by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.
- Example: (2/3) * (1/4) = 2/12 (which simplifies to 1/6)
Division of Fractions
- Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.
- Example: (2/3) ÷ (1/4) = (2/3) * (4/1) = 8/3
Decimal Fractions
- Decimal fractions represent a portion of a whole, expressed using a decimal point.
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Description
This quiz covers different types of fractions such as proper, improper, and mixed numbers. Additionally, it explains equivalent fractions and how to simplify them to their lowest terms. Test your understanding of these important fraction concepts!
