Fraction Number Sense Review

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, $$\frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 2} = \frac{6}{8}$$ .

$$\frac{3}{6} < \frac{5}{9}$$ .

Each friend gets $$\frac{5}{6}$$ of a candy bar.

The fraction is $$\frac{7}{8}$$ .

Locate the midpoint between 0 and 1 on the number line; that point represents $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

To compare fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

The sum is $$\frac{2}{4}$$ , which simplifies to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

The difference is $$\frac{2}{4}$$ , which simplifies to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .