Operations with Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the method for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B