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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.1
CCSS.3.NF.A.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to subtract fractions?
Back
Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions, which involves making their denominators the same before performing the subtraction.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find a common denominator for fractions?
Back
To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are working with.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an equivalent fraction?
Back
An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.3A
CCSS.3.NF.A.3B
CCSS.4.NF.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?
Back
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions you want to subtract.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
1/2 - 1/4 = ?
Back
1/4
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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C
CCSS.4.NF.B.3D
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