Adding and Subtracting fractions with Like denominators flashcard

Front

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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions with like denominators?

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Adding fractions with like denominators means you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators together.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the sum of 4/6 + 2/6?

Back

1

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of 2/3 - 1/3?

Back

1/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the simplified form of 2/12 + 3/12?

Back

5/12

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

If Kayla ate 1/6 of the cake and Jim ate 3/6, how much cake did they eat together?

Back

2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

When adding or subtracting fractions, what do we NOT add or subtract?

Back

Denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.