120 likes | 483 Views
Why are we confused about fractions?. Unit Questions. Do you use fractions everyday? When will you use fractions? Are you afraid to use fractions? What are some examples of fractions?. FRACTIONS. Barbara Witherspoon. OVERVIEW. What is fraction? What is a proper fraction?
E N D
Unit Questions • Do you use fractions everyday? • When will you use fractions? • Are you afraid to use fractions? • What are some examples of fractions?
FRACTIONS Barbara Witherspoon
OVERVIEW • What is fraction? • What is a proper fraction? • What is an improper fraction? • What is a mixed fraction?
What is a fraction? A fraction is a part of an whole object.
What is a proper fraction? A proper fraction is a fraction with a small top number and large bottom number. 5 5/6 6
What is an improper fraction? An improper fraction is a fraction with a large numerator and a small denominator. 6 6\5 5
What is a mixed fraction? A mixed fraction is a fraction with a whole number and a fraction. 4 2 7 1 9 8
Conclusion • What is fraction? • What is a proper fraction? • What is an improper fraction? • What is a mixed fraction?