Equivalent, Mixed Numbers and improper fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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Fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Back

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the term for the result of subtracting one fraction from another?

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The result is called the difference.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2