Fractions Renaming

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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 a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem involving mixed numbers?

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The first step is to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process to find the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you add fractions?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to perform addition or subtraction.