1. UnderstandingFractions Ms. Taylor

2. Fraction A fraction is the quotient of two rational numbers. Numerator Denominator

3. Classification of Fractions Proper Fraction Improper Fraction Mixed Number

4. Classification of Fractions A proper fraction is a fraction with the numerator less (smaller) than the denominator. An improper fraction is a fraction with the numerator great (larger) than or equal (the same) to the denominator. A mixed number has a fraction and a whole number.

5. Proper Fractions 3 4 1 2

6. Improper Fractions 7 5 9 9

7. Mixed Number 1 4 3

8. Equivalent Fractions A equivalent fraction is a fraction that names the same fraction. These are equivalent fractions. 6 1 18 3 ,

9. Order Fractions To order fractions with like denominators: First look at the numerator s. Place the fractions with the lowest numerator first. Place the second lowest numerator next. Keep doing this until there are no more fractions.

10. Ordering Fractions Order the following fractions: 2 1 3 4 4 4 The answer: 1 2 3 4 4 4 , , , ,