Simply Math

Fractions
For example: Write 3 different fractional names for 1.
• 1 = 1
1
• 1 = 2
2
• 1 = 3
3
• 1 can be
1 can be 6/6, because the bottom number (or the denominator) 6 tells us that the
whole is divided into 6 parts. The top number (or the numerator) 6 tells us how
many parts are there. If you divide a whole into 6 parts and all 6 parts are there,
then you still have one whole or 1. 6/6 = 1
Renaming Equivalent Fractions
To rename an equivalent fraction is to change the form (the numbers) without
changing the value. You can raise fractions to higher terms.
For example: Write the fraction 2/5 in higher terms. Remember you can multiply
by any form of one.
2/5 and 6/15 and 8/20 are all
equivalent fractions.
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