Operations with Fractions

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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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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.6 = 6/10) and simplify if possible.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 2 1/2).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator (e.g., 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3).

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 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 process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together (e.g., 1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (e.g., 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 * 4/3 = 2/3).

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C