TEKS 7.3A &7.3B (Rational Number Operations)

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you add two rational numbers with different denominators?

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To add two rational numbers with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process for subtracting rational numbers?

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To subtract rational numbers, convert them to have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the rule for multiplying rational numbers?

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To multiply rational numbers, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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How do you divide rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the absolute value of a rational number?

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The absolute value of a rational number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.