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Parts of a FractionA fraction is a part of a wholeTop number = numeratorNumber of parts you haveBottom number = denominatorNumber of parts the whole is divided intoExample:

Click to return to the main menu!OopsTry Again!You mustve accidentally used subtraction! (2/3-1/2=1/6)Go back and focus on the words cut the recipe in half to use the correct operation.

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Click to visit: Parts of a FractionClick to visit: Reducing FractionsClick to visit: Improper FractionsClick to visit: Proper FractionsClick to visit: Mixed FractionsClick to visit: Adding and Subtracting FractionsClick to visit: Multiplying and Dividing FractionsClick to visit:Fractions in Word Problems Click to review!Proper FractionsTop number (numerator) is less that the bottom number (denominator)Used often in everyday lifeExamples:Proper fractions are used for ingredients on a recipe (1/4 cup of sugar)Proper fractions are used often when telling time (1/2 past 3 oclock)Example:

Click to return to the main menu!Improper FractionsTop number (numerator) is larger than the bottom number (denominator)Also called top-heavy fractionsThese are NOT bad fractions!Example:

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Click to return to the main menu!Adding and Subtracting FractionsSame DenominatorsDifferent Denominators1. List the multiples of each denominator until you find a number in common (this becomes the least common denominator).2. Form equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by a number that gives new fractions with the least common denominator.3. Add/subtract the numerators and put them over the least common denominator.Example:

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Fractions in Word ProblemsRead and re-read the problem carefully.Write down any information that you believe is important.Decide which operation is being used.Apply your knowledge that you learned from the other links to solve.Example: Will ran 1/2 of a mile, and Bob ran 1/3 of a mile. How much farther did Will run?Key facts: Will= 1/2 of a mile; Bob ran 1/3 of a mileOperation: SubtractionSolution: 1/2 - 1/3 =3/6 2/6= 1/6Will ran 1/6 of a mile farther than Bob.

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