This document provides an overview of fractions including: 1) It defines what a fraction is and explains the key components of a fraction including the numerator and denominator. 2) It discusses different types of fractions such as improper fractions, mixed numbers, and equivalent fractions. Conversion methods between improper fractions and mixed numbers are shown. 3) The basic rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions are outlined.

1. Fraction Fun

2. What is a fraction
A fraction names
a part of an
object

3. Hurry up!
I have a question to ask.
Are you hungry?

4. Because I ate
It was delicious!
of your pizza!

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6. Numerator
Denominator

7. Remember
that the denominator
can not be zero
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8. Always check to make sure the
fraction is reduced to lowest
terms
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9. Warm-Up Activity
FRACTION FOLLIES

10. What is an equivalent fraction?
• Two fractions that stand for the same number

11. Was that simple enough?
Well then go to the next page already!

12. Vs.
Mixed
Numbers
Improper
Fractions

13. What is a mixed number?
The sum of a whole number
and a fraction

14. &
These are examples of
mixed numbers

15. What is an improper fraction
A fraction with a numerator greater
then the denominator
NUMERATO
R denominator

16. These are examples of
improper fractions
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17. Changing an improper fraction to a
mixed number
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18. Notice how the denominator stays the
same
when converting to an improper
fraction to a mixed number
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19. Changing a mixed number into
an improper fraction
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20. Notice how the denominators stay the
same when converting from a mixed
number to an improper fraction
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21. We’re here to show you the rules!
Adding Fractions
Subtracting
Fractions
Multiplying
Fractions
Dividing
Fractions

22. Adding Fractions
Adding fractions requires a common
denominator
A + C = AD + CB = AD + CB
B + D = BD + BD = BD

23. Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting fractions requires a
common denominator
A - C = AD - CB = AD - CB
B - D = BD - BD = BD

24. Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying fractions is easy
A * C = AC
B * D = BD

25. Dividing Fractions
Dividing fractions requires one more
step
A / C = A*D = AD
B D = B*C BC

26. Jeopardy Fractions
Are you ready for another
activity? Yes or No here we
go.

27. The End
The End