What Operation? - Fractions

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What operation do you use to find the total amount of ingredients when adding fractions?

Back

Add

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What is the equivalent fraction to 1.5?

Back

1 5/10

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What operation do you use to find the total amount of cheese when adding fractions?

Back

Add

Front

What is the equivalent fraction to 2.5?

Back

2 5/10

Front

When adding or subtracting fractions, what must be equal?

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Denominators

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, like 5/4.

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

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