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Fractions

Fractions. A fraction is a number that names an equal part of a whole. fraction (fracción) numerator (numerador) denominator (denominador) equivalent fraction (fracción equivalente). Vocabulary.

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Fractions

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  1. Fractions A fraction is a number that names an equal part of a whole.

  2. fraction (fracción) numerator (numerador) denominator (denominador) equivalent fraction (fracción equivalente) Vocabulary

  3. The numerator is the number above the bar in a fraction. It tells how many of the equal parts of the whole or group are being considered. The denominator is the number below the bar in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts. 34 three-fourths

  4. Shaded parts Equal parts in a whole 1 2 3 5 3 parts shaded 1 part shaded 2 equal parts 5 equal parts

  5. 58 five-eighths =

  6. 452163 8 10 5 3 9 5 What is the numerator in the following fractions? What is the denominator in these fractions?

  7. Jose has three pencils. He sharpened one pencil. What fraction represents the sharpened part of the group? How many are in the whole or group? (denominator) 1 3 How many are in the part we are talking about? (numerator)

  8. Equivalent Fractions Whole Halves Thirds Fourths Fifths Sixths Eighths Ninths Tenths Twelfths

  9. Activities • http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/fractionpie/ • http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html • http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html equivalent • http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_104_g_2_t_1.html name the fractions

  10. TAAS Preparation Sample Questions

  11. Which group shows less than 5/8 of the squares shaded?

  12. Marcelo has a bag that contains 3 red, 1 blue, 6 green, and 2 yellow marbles. What fractional part of the bag of marbles isred? 1/12 2/12 3/12 6/12 RRR B GGGGGG YY

  13. Which point best represents 40 on the number line? A B C D A B C D 16 64 72 80 Review Vocabulary

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