Mastering Fraction Operations Flashcard

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

Back

1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of the fractions involved.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Simply add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Back

Front

What is the process for simplifying fractions?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Front

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2