5.NF.1/2 Study Guide

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What is the process to find how much more fabric is needed when you have a certain amount and a requirement?

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To find how much more fabric is needed, subtract the amount of fabric you have from the amount required. For example, if you have 2 5/8 yards and need 3 3/4 yards, convert to improper fractions, subtract, and simplify.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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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 each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, 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 method to find the difference between two lengths measured in fractions?

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To find the difference between two lengths, convert both measurements to improper fractions, subtract the smaller from the larger, and simplify the result.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, 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 sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

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The sum of 1/2 and 1/3 is 5/6. Find a common denominator (6), convert, and add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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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 that sum over the original denominator.

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What is the process to find the total amount of ingredients needed when given two different measurements?

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To find the total amount of ingredients, convert each measurement to a common denominator if they are fractions, then add the numerators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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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 difference between 1 5/8 inches and 1 3/4 inches?

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The difference is 1/8 inch. Convert both to improper fractions, subtract, and simplify.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.