Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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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?

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Similar to addition, subtract fractions by finding a common denominator, converting the fractions, and then subtracting the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you multiply fractions?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, use the 'keep, change, flip' method: keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator 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.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).