A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

How do you find a common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

The least common denominator (LCD) of $$3$$ and $$4$$ is $$12$$ . Convert $$\frac{1}{3}$$ to $$\frac{4}{12}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ to $$\frac{3}{12}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}$$ ?

To add $$\frac{1}{2}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ , convert $$\frac{1}{2}$$ to $$\frac{2}{4}$$ . Then, $$\frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$$ ?

To subtract $$\frac{1}{4}$$ from $$\frac{3}{4}$$ , keep the denominator the same: $$\frac{3-1}{4} = \frac{2}{4}$$ .

If Raja needs to double $$\frac{3}{8}$$ of a stick of butter, how much does he need?

Doubling $$\frac{3}{8}$$ gives $$\frac{6}{8}$$ of a stick of butter.

Zack and Julie donated $$\frac{4}{10}$$ to the library, $$\frac{1}{10}$$ to the animal shelter, and $$\frac{3}{10}$$ to the food bank. What fraction of their profits did they donate?

They donated a total of $$\frac{4}{10} + \frac{1}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{8}{10}$$ or $$\frac{4}{5}$$ .

If you have $$\frac{3}{4}$$ pound of chocolate chips and use $$\frac{1}{4}$$ pound, how much is left?

You have $$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{4}$$ or $$\frac{1}{2}$$ pound left.

How much snow fell in total if 3/8 inch fell in the morning and 2/8 inch in the afternoon?

Total snow = $$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$$ inches.

$Word problems: adding/subtracting fractions$

Word problems: adding/subtracting fractions

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4.NF.B.3C, 3.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and it represents how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and it represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What do you do when adding fractions with different denominators?

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When adding fractions with different denominators, first 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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It allows you to add or subtract the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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