Adding Fractions

Adding Fractions

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Mathematics

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).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

Back

When adding fractions with like denominators, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

To add fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find a common denominator?

Back

To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you want to add.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

The first step is to determine if the fractions have like or unlike denominators.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the sum of 3/5 and 1/10?

Back

To add 3/5 and 1/10, convert 3/5 to 6/10. Then, 6/10 + 1/10 = 7/10.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the sum of 2/12 and 2/6?

Back

To add 2/12 and 2/6, convert 2/6 to 4/12. Then, 2/12 + 4/12 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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