Four Operations on Fractions

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What are the four basic operations that can be performed on fractions?

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Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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What is the result of dividing 8/9 by 1/3?

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The result is 8/3 or 2 2/3.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 product of 3/10 and 2/5?

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The product is 6/50, which simplifies to 3/25.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the quotient of 3/4 divided by 1/2?

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The quotient is 3/2 or 1 1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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The sum is 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2