Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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How do you find a common denominator for unlike fractions?

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To find a common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the least common multiple (LCM).

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What is the first step to adding unlike fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for both fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/8?

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5/8

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 5/6 and 1/3?

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1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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First, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the simplified form of 7/21?

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1/3

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What is the result of 8/15 - 1/5?

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1/3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C