What I Need To KnowFor The Fractions Test

I need to know and be able to accurately demonstrate the usage, including examples of any/all terms related to decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers

Vocabulary Terms

• Numerator• Denominator• Fraction• Proper fraction• Improper fraction• Mixed number• Terminating decimal• Repeating decimal

• Like denominators• Unlike denominators• Common

denominators• Lowest common

denominator• Equivalent fraction

Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers Test Preparation

I must be able to convert a fraction to a decimal by division.

I must be able to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction using the standard algorithm of multiplication and addition

I must be able to convert an improper fraction to mixed number using the standard algorithm of one-stage division

Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers Test Preparation

I must be able to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators

I must be able to understand the process of renaming a fraction using a regrouping procedure to subtract fractions

Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers Test Preparation

I must be able to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions in order to subtract without renaming

I must be able to simplify fractions and convert (change) improper fractions to mixed numbers