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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Mathematics
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5th Grade
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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).
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.1
CCSS.3.NF.A.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to have unlike denominators in fractions?
Back
Unlike denominators are when the bottom numbers of two or more fractions are different, making it necessary to find a common denominator to add or subtract them.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?
Back
To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process for subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
Similar to addition, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
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