Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes # Date Last, First # Date Fractions have two parts: The top number is the Numerator. It shows the number of parts to count. Numerator Denominator The bottom number is the Denominator. It shows the number of equal parts it takes to make one whole unit.
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes There are 3 types of fractions: # Date Last, First # Date A) Common or proper fractions The denominator of a common fraction is always greater than the numerator. (“big bottom” fractions) 3/4 is an example of a common fraction. Common fractions always equal values less than 1.
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes Last, First # Date # Date Common or proper fraction How many pieces are there? Numerator 3 Denominator 4 How many pieces to make a whole pizza? 3/4 < 1
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes There are 3 types of fractions: # Date Last, First # Date B) Improper Fractions The numerator of an improper fraction is always equal to or greater than the denominator. (“big head” fractions) 7/4 is an example of an improper fraction. Improper fractions are always equal to or greater than the value 1.
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Last, First # Date # Date Improper Fraction How many pieces are there? Numerator 5 Denominator 4 How many pieces to make a whole pizza? 5/4 > 1
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes There are 3 types of fractions: # Date Last, First # Date C) Mixed Numbers Mixed numbers are whole numbers and fractions combined. 13/4 is an example of a mixed number. Mixed numbers equal values greater than 1.
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes Last, First # Date # Date Mixed Number How many extra pieces are there? 3 How many whole pizzas are there? 1 4 How many pieces to make a whole pizza? 1 3/4 > 1
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name # Date Last, First # Date How is 0.01 written as a fraction? The numerator tells how many parts to count. How many parts are shaded? 1 Parent Signature 8
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes # Date Last, First # Date How is 0.01 written as a fraction? The denominator tells how many parts it takes to make a whole unit. How many parts are in the whole model? 1 100 Parent Signature 9
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name # Date Last, First # Date How is 0.10 written as a fraction? The numerator tells how many parts to count. How many parts are shaded? 10 Parent Signature 10
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes # Date Last, First # Date How is 0.10 written as a fraction? The denominator tells how many parts it takes to make a whole unit. How many parts are in the whole model? 10 100 Parent Signature 11
Fraction Introduction Notes Fraction and Decimal Models Name Fraction Introduction Notes # Date Last, First # Date 0.10 = 0.1 so 100 10 10 1 = Parent Signature 12