5th Grade Math Flashcard 12/13 Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a mixed number?

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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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To add fractions with different denominators, 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 subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C