Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike)

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What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What do we call fractions that have the same denominator?

Back

Like fractions

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What do we call fractions that have different denominators?

Back

Unlike fractions

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the first step in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the result of 1/3 + 5/12?

Back

3/4

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the result of 7/9 - 1/5 in lowest terms?

Back

1/20

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

How do you convert 1/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12?

Back

1/6 = 2/12

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1