Fraction Operations

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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, such as 2 3/4.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 11/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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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 to multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you convert hours to minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the sum of fractions?

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Add the fractions by finding a common denominator and then adding the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D