5th Grade Fractions TEKS

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ and $$\frac{2}{4}$$ are equivalent fractions.

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator. For example, for the mixed number 2 1/4: (2 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 9/4.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/4 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/4 is the fraction.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. For example, $$\frac{5}{4}$$ is an improper fraction.

A fraction is equal to 1 when the numerator and denominator are the same. For example, $$\frac{8}{8}$$ is equal to 1.

To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying $$\frac{1}{2}$$ by 2 gives you $$\frac{2}{4}$$ .

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify $$\frac{4}{8}$$ , divide both by 4 to get $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into. For example, in $$\frac{3}{4}$$ , 4 is the denominator.

The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered. For example, in $$\frac{3}{4}$$ , 3 is the numerator.

To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, to add $$\frac{1}{4}$$ and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , convert $$\frac{1}{2}$$ to $$\frac{2}{4}$$ , then add: $$\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$$ .