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Add/Subtract Fractions Unlike Denominators

Add/Subtract Fractions Unlike Denominators

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
5.NF.A.1, 7.NS.A.1C, 3.NF.A.3C

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process for adding fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

Back

The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions involved.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

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

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