Word problems: adding/subtracting fractions
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Mathematics
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2nd - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fraction?
Back
A fraction represents a part of a whole. It has 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 add fractions?
Back
Adding fractions means combining parts of a whole. You need a common denominator to add them.
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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C
CCSS.4.NF.B.3D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common denominator?
Back
A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find a common denominator for ⅘ and ½?
Back
The common denominator for ⅘ and ½ is 10.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in adding fractions?
Back
The first step is to find a common denominator.
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C
CCSS.4.NF.B.3D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you subtract fractions?
Back
To subtract fractions, you also need a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.
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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C
CCSS.4.NF.B.3D
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