Renaming Fractions: Reducing Fractions
This c lip explains the process of renaming fractions in lower terms, which is called "reducing" the fraction. While renaming fractions in higher terms is accomplished by multiplying through, renaming (or reducing) the fraction in lower terms is acc...
Renaming Fractions: Multiplying Through
This clip explains that one way to rename a fraction is to multiply both numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. This is called multiplying through by the number.
Renaming Fractions: Fractions Marking the Same Point on the Number Line
This clip uses the number line to explain that some fractions with different names, like 1/2 and 2/4, actually represent the same number.
Renaming Fractions: Classes of Fractions
This clip explains that all fractions can be organized into families or classes. For example, the clip continues, 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, 4/8 and 5/10 and so on all belong to the same class. Another example is any fraction whose numerator and denominator are...
Renaming Fractions: Summary: Renaming Fractions
This clip summarizes renaming fractions, explaining that numerators and denominators can be multiplied or divided by the same non-zero number without changing the value of the fraction. The clip concludes by stating that there are two classes or fam...
Renaming Fractions: Why Re-Name Fractions?
This clip explains that renaming fractions in higher terms is essential for adding, subtracting, or comparing two or more fractions. "On the other hand," the clip continues, "reducing fractions is mostly a matter of convenience."