Operations on Fractions 8

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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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. Simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike 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, if they have like denominators, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have unlike denominators, find a common denominator first.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you divide fractions?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.A.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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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