The Fractions All Around Us

Q: Identify the array.

A: 2 by 4 = 8

A: 4 by 2 = 8

Q: Identify the array.

A: 1 by 5 = 5

5 by 1 = 5

Q: Write the fraction and decimal for one of the squares.

A: 1/5 and 0.20

Q: Identify the array.

A: 1 by 21 = 21

21 by 1 = 21

Q: How many groups of 3 are in 21?

A: 7 groups

Q: 1/7 of 21 = ?

A: 3

Q: Identify the array.A: 6 by 7 = 42 7 by 6 = 42

Q: What is 1/6 of 42?A: 7

Q: What is 1/7 of 42?A: 6

Q: Identify the array.A: 4 by 6 = 24 6 by 4 = 24

Q: ¼ of 24 is?A: 6

Q: The two dark squares represent what fractional part of the quilt?

A: 2/24ths or 1/12th

Q: Identify the array.A: 5 by 4 = 20 4 by 5 = 20

Q: What fraction of the quilt is represented by the green squares?

A: 10/20 = ½

Q: How would you write ½ as a decimal?

A: 0.50

Challenge: Q: How many whole

squares do you see?A: 17 whole squares

Q: How many squares can you make using the triangles around the squares?

A: 68 squares

Q: Total # of squares?A: 85 squares

Q: Each door represents what array?

A: 3 by 4 = 12 4 by 3 = 12

Q: What is ¼ of 12?A: 3

Q: What is ¼ as a decimal?A: 0.25

Q: If the doors are put together what fraction would one pane represent?

A: 1/24

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Bolton, P. (1988-1992). 1992 Nevada State Winner; Ohio Star. Library of Congress: American Memory, Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996.

      

 

Hufford, M. (1997). Bob Evans Farm tea towel quilt made by Alice Sprouse. [Photo]. Library of Congress: American Memory, Tending the Commons: Folklife and Landscape in Southern West Virginia.

      

 

J. & R. Lamb Studios. (1950-1990). [Design drawing for stained glass window showing abstracted Christ, worshipper, angels over colorful geometric background with text \\\"Thy Sins Be Forgiven Thee\\\" for Christ Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida]. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Lamb Studios Archive.

      

 

J. & R. Lamb Studios. (1950-1990). [Design drawing for stained glass window with geometric abstract design and nature/Christian motifs: star, doves, fish, grain, and grapes]. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Lamb Studios Archive.

      

 

J. & R. Lamb Studios. (1976). [Design drawing for stained glass window with angular geometric abstract]. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Lamb Studios Archive.

      

 

Klein, R. (1944). Kodiak Naval Operating Base, Gymnasium, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough, AK 15. INTERIOR VIEW OF GEAR-OPERATED WINDOW NEAR SECOND FLOOR STAIRWELL. THE UPPER HALF OF THE WINDOW OPENS OUTWARD WHEN THE CRANK LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDOW IS OPERATED. THE CRANK IS ATTACHED TO A GEAR BOX WITH SCREW GEAR HABS AK,12-KODI,2Q-15. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Medovic, C. (1990-1991). 1992 West Virginia State Winner. Library of Congress: American Memory, Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996.

      

 

O'Loughlin, G.L. (1995). Big Creek Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse 8, Operator Cottage, Big Creek, Big Creek vicinity, Fresno County, CA 6. SOUTH EXTERIOR SIDE SHOWING TRIANGULAR KNEE BRACE SUPPORTS AND ENCLOSED PORCH SCREENED WINDOWS. ON BASIC FLOOR-PLAN FOR THE SIX-ROOM HOUSE THIS END WAS THE FRONT ENTRANCE. VIEW TO NORTH. HAER CAL,10-BIGRK.V,1A-6. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Ruschel, W.O. (1986). First Christian Church, 553 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Washington County, PA 12. Stained Glass Window, Dove and Ark, (2 Panel), East View HABS PA,63-CHAR,1-12. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Ruschel, W.O. (1986). First Christian Church, 553 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Washington County, PA 16. Stained Glass Window, Cross/Crown, Grapes, Winged Hour Glass Lamp, Book, South HABS PA,63-CHAR,1-16. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Ruschel, W.O. (1986). First Christian Church, 553 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Washington County, PA 4. Stained Glass Window, Lower Entrance, Northwest HABS PA,63-CHAR,1-4. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Ruschel, W.O. (1986). First Christian Church, 553 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Washington County, PA 4. Stained Glass Window, Lower Entrance, Northwest HABS PA,63-CHAR,1-4. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, HABS(Historic American Buildings Survey)/HAER/HALS.

      

 

Smith, A. & 4th grade class. (1995). 1996 Kids Quilt; Mississippi. Library of Congress: American Memory, Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996.

      

 

Thompson, J. (1993-1994). 1994 New Jersey State Winner; Blest Be the Tie That Binds. Library of Congress: American Memory, Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996.

      

 

Unknown. (c1904). Rogers' Door to the Capitol at Washington. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Detroit Publishing Company Collection.