A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction $$\frac{3}{4}$$ , 3 is the numerator and 4 is the denominator.

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

The first step in adding mixed numbers is to convert them to improper fractions.

How do you find the fraction of a whole?

To find the fraction of a whole, divide the part by the whole. For example, if 3 out of 12 students went on a trip, the fraction is $$\frac{3}{12}$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, $$\frac{4}{8}$$ simplifies to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is a common denominator?

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

How do you subtract mixed numbers?

To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then subtract the fractions.

What is the fraction of students who did NOT go on a field trip if 3/12 went?

If 3/12 of the students went on a field trip, then 9/12 or 3/4 of the students did NOT go.

What is the equation for adding fractions?

The equation for adding fractions is $$\frac{a}{b} + \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad + bc}{bd}$$ , where a and c are the numerators, and b and d are the denominators.

What is the equation for subtracting fractions?

The equation for subtracting fractions is $$\frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd}$$ , where a and c are the numerators, and b and d are the denominators.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, if they have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

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