Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Regrouping

Front

What is the first step in solving the problem ⅘ + ½?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

Back

Common denominators.

Front

What is the result of 5/8 + 3/5?

Back

Answer is greater than 1.

Front

What is 4 1/3 - 1 2/3?

Back

2 2/3.

Front

What is 6 1/4 - 2 3/4?

Back

3 1/2.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for ⅖ and ¾?

Back

The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 4 is 4.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

Convert 3/2 to a mixed number.

Back

1 1/2.

Front

What is the process of regrouping in subtraction?

Back

Regrouping is borrowing from the next higher place value to make subtraction easier.