Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Unlike denominators

Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Unlike denominators

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2, 4.NF.A.1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process for adding fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

1. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Add the numerators of the equivalent fractions. 4. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

Back

To find the LCM of two numbers, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD) in fraction addition?

Back

The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to convert fractions to a common base for addition or subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction?

Back

To convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the sum of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

The sum of 1/2 and 3/4 is 5/4 or 1 1/4 when simplified.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 7/9 and 2/5?

Back

The difference between 7/9 and 2/5 is 17/45.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

1. Find the least common denominator (LCD). 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Subtract the numerators of the equivalent fractions. 4. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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