Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

Front

How do you find the least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4?

Back

The least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4 is 12.

Front

What do you need to add or subtract fractions?

Back

You need common denominators to add or subtract fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is 3/5 + 2/7?

Back

3/5 + 2/7 = 31/35.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the second step in adding fractions?

Back

Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is 7/8 - 1/4?

Back

7/8 - 1/4 = 5/8.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1