Math-U-See Epsilon

Front 1

Fraction of a Number 1

The _____ step to fractions is knowing what number you are starting with.

Back 1

first

Front 2

Fraction of a Number 1

The second step is what you divide the number into, and is called the ___________.

Back 2

denominator

Front 3

Fraction of a Number 1

In step three, you count how many of the equal parts, and is called the _________.

Back 3

numerator

Front 4

Fraction of a Number 1

A fraction of a number is a combination of a division problem and a multiplication problem. First you are dividing (in the example, by 3 for the equal parts) to get the denominator, then multiplying (by 2) to get the numerator.
6 divide by 3 x 2 = 4

True or False

Back 4

True

Front 5

Fraction of a Number 1

Find 2/3 of 6 =

Back 5

2/3 of 6 = 4

Front 6

Fraction of a Number 1

Find 3/4 of 12 =

Back 6

3/4 of 12 = 9