Adding & Subtracting Fractions
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Mathematics
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fraction?
Back
A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to add fractions?
Back
Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to subtract fractions?
Back
Subtracting fractions involves taking one fraction away from another. Like addition, if the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common denominator?
Back
A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?
Back
To find the LCD, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple they share.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the least common denominator for 6/7 and 1/2?
Back
The least common denominator for 6/7 and 1/2 is 14.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?
Back
No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly. You must first convert them to have a common denominator.
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