Fractions &
Mixed Numbers
Fractions- A fraction tells how many pieces in
total, and how many pieces were used. The number that represents how many pieces
were used is called the numerator.
The numerator is at the top (or left) of the fraction. The denominator is the number that represents how many pieces are in
the whole fraction. The denominator is at the bottom (or right) of the
fraction.
Ex- 1/3
In this
case, 1 is the numerator and 3 is the denominator
Fractions can
also be represented by using pictures. The denominator tells you how many
pieces to break the picture in and the numerator tells you how many you have to
shade in.
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Ex- 1/3
Mixed numbers- Mixed numbers are used to represent
how many wholes (consider- whole pies) and the joining fraction, which is not
completed. When you have a whole number and a fraction, you always say the whole
number first and then you say the fraction.
Ex- 12/4= One and two fourths
See the
picture below to look at how whole numbers are drawn.
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To write
whole numbers as a fraction multiply the denominator times the fraction and add
your answer with the numerator. By doing that, you will have the numerator
done. To get the denominator just keep the bottom number the same.
WARNING- You
can ONLY draw an improper fraction if it is turned into a mixed number.
To turn an
improper fraction, divide the denominator times the numerator. If you have
left, put it as the numerator of the fraction, and again, the denominator stays
the same.
