Period 5 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

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.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the process for dividing fractions?

Back

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

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.

Front

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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B