Fraction Operations

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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 mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, perform the subtraction, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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 process 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 is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.

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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.