Eureka Module 3: Adding/Subtracting Fractions (5.3A,H,K,5.4F)

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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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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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

Back

The sum of 1/2 and 1/3 is 5/6, which is less than one.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

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

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/4?

Back

Some equivalent fractions of 1/4 are 2/8 and 3/12.

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How can you represent 4/8 + 1/4 visually?

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You can use a model divided into equal parts to show the shaded areas representing 4/8 and 1/4.

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What fraction represents the shaded part of a model?

Back

The shaded part of a model can represent a fraction like 7/8 if it covers 7 out of 8 equal parts.

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How do you find the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then subtract.