Mixed Numbers and Fractions

Chapter 8 Vocabulary (p. 42)• Equivalent Fractions = fractions that name

the same amount or the same part of a whole.

• Simplest form = a fraction in which the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

• Mixed Number = a number that includes a whole-number part that is not zero and a fraction.

Chapter 8 Vocabulary (p. 42)• Terminating Decimal = a decimal, such as

1/2 = 0.5, where the division operation results in a remainder of 0.

• Repeating Decimal = a decimal, such as 1/3 = .333, which shows a pattern of repeating digits.

Explanations (p. 43)

• What is a mixed number?

• Write an explanation in your journal.

• What is an improper fraction?

• Write an explanation in your journal.

• If one rectangle is a whole cake, what does 5/3 cake look like?

• What does 6/5 cake look like?

• What does 7/4 cake look like?

• What does 1 4/5 cake look like?

• What does 3 2/7 cake look like?

• How many fourths are in 2 1/4?

• If I have 13/3 candy bars, what is the equivalent amount as a mixed number?

Look in your book…

• p. 164 (examples 1 and 2)