Q. What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator when a fraction is equal to one half?
“If the numerator goes into the denominator two times, then the fraction is one-half.” I wrote: If the numerator goes into the denominator two times, then the fraction is worth 1⁄2.
Q. Can you find any relationships between the numerator and denominator for other equivalent fractions?
How can you find equivalent fractions? Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.
Q. How do you decide if you are going to use a benchmark to compare fractions?
Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole.
Q. What is the relationship between numerator and denominator?
The numerator signifies to the number of pieces of the whole lot, and the denominator signifies the number of pieces of equal size into which the whole is divided.
Q. How do u find the least common denominator?
To find the least common denominator, simply list the multiples of each denominator (multiply by 2, 3, 4, etc. out to about 6 or seven usually works) then look for the smallest number that appears in each list. Example: Suppose we wanted to add 1/5 + 1/6 + 1/15.
Q. What is a denominator?
The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction. For example, the denominator for 1/2 is 2.
Q. What is the opposite of a denominator in fractions?
The reciprocal of a fraction is just switching the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number). The opposite reciprocal takes the negative of that number.
Q. What is the top number of a fraction called?
A fraction has two parts. The number on the top of the line is called the numerator. It tells how many equal parts of the whole or collection are taken. The number below the line is called the denominator.
