INSTRUCTIONS

Rename in Higher Terms uses circles to demonstrate how a fraction can be renamed in higher terms.

The following equivalent fractions were made from Rename In Higher Terms:

When the program starts, you will be shown a fraction, the denominator of an equivalent fraction will be given. You are to identify the numerator of the equivalent fraction so that it will be equivalent to the first fraction.

The equivalent fraction can be written by multiplying the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by the same number. The above illustration shows that we are are multiplying the fraction by 4/4, a form of one. As you can see, both the numerator 2 and the denominator 3 are multiplied by 4.

The 4 is arrived at by asking, "What times the denominator 3 equals 12?". Since the denominator is multiplied by 4 then the numerator must be multiplied by 4 to make an equivalent fraction.

When a correct numerator is entered, a second circle will appear. The two circles represent the same amount. Although there are more parts in the second circle, the parts are smaller, making the two fractions equivalent.