Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators

Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators

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Mathematics

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to subtract fractions?

Back

Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are unlike denominators?

Back

Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the common denominator of 2/3 and 1/2?

Back

The common denominator of 2/3 and 1/2 is 6.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Convert 2/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.

Back

2/3 = 4/6.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.

Back

1/2 = 3/6.

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