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Equivalent Fractions. Fractions in Lowest Terms and Fractions in Higher Terms 4.5 – 4.6 Mrs. Christman. Pizza. Pizza. 3/4. 9/12. 6/8. Multiply by 1. 5 x 1 = 235 x 1 = 2/3 x 1 = a x 1 =. 5. 235. 2/3. a. What is 1?. Fractions in the Higher Terms. Raising Fractions.
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Equivalent Fractions Fractions in Lowest Terms and Fractions in Higher Terms 4.5 – 4.6 Mrs. Christman
Pizza 3/4 9/12 6/8
Multiply by 1 • 5 x 1 = • 235 x 1 = • 2/3 x 1 = • a x 1 = 5 235 2/3 a
Raising Fractions • A man walks into the pizza store and orders a medium pizza. • The clerk asks “ Would you like that cut in 8 pieces or 6?” • The man replied “ Make it 6. I don’t think I can eat 8.”
Raising Fractions • To raise fractions make the denominator larger. • Multiply numerator and denominator (top and bottom) of the fraction by the same number. • This is the same thing as multiplying by 1.
Raising Fractions • Multiply numerator and denominator (top and bottom) of the fraction by the same number. • This is the same thing as multiplying by 1.
Raising Fractions • Raise 3/8 to 56ths. • Multiply numerator and denominator (top and bottom) of the fraction by the same number.
Raising Fractions • Raise 3/8 to 56ths. • Multiply numerator and denominator (top and bottom) of the fraction by the same number.
Fractions in Lowest Terms • Opposite of raising. • Make the denominator smaller. • Find the greatest common factor (GCF) • Divide numerator and denominator by the GCF
Reducing Fractions • Might take more than one step. • More than one way. • Divide numerator and denominator by the same number.
Reducing Fractions • Divide numerator and denominator by the same number, GCF
Reducing Fractions • Divide numerator and denominator by the same number.