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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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is a common denominator?

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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)?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple they share.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly. You must first convert them to have a common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process for adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

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The sum is 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions is similar to adding. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

Back

The difference is 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B