Math 8 and 9 Unit 1: Integers TEST Coming soon!
Multiplication and Division...Tricks and memory aids...
Equivalent Fractions means the same size pieces, but written different ways. Need to be able to convert to different bottom numbers to add or subtract fractions.
Fraction words:Â
numerator
denominator
Fraction Words:
proper fraction
improper fraction
mixed fraction
Easier: start with pictures to help see that different frac tions can represent the same amount
Medium: Now without the pictures, but you'll need to be able to multiply and divide...
Hardest: These might use larger numbers, or have more than one equivalent fraction
Reducing Fractions: Put the fraction into the smallest form... by dividing both the top and the bottom numbers by the same factor, until it can't be made smaller (reduced).
Easier
Medium
Harder