Period 5 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.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 subtracting fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

Back

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

Back

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

Front

How do you find the sum of mixed numbers?

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To find the sum of mixed numbers, add the whole numbers together and the fractions together, then combine if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1