Grade 6 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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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.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

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.

Front

Solve: 1/2 + 1/3 = ?

Back

5/6

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Solve: 8/9 - 7/9 = ?

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1/9

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Caleb ate 1/6 of a chocolate candy bar and 5/8 of a caramel candy bar. How much more did he eat of the caramel candy bar?

Back

11/24

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Jada ate 3/8 of a pizza and Isaiah ate 1/4 of the pizza. How much pizza did they eat in all?

Back

5/8