A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

What is the result of $$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{5}{6}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

How do you simplify a fraction?

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

What is the mixed number form of $$\frac{7}{4}$$ ?

The mixed number form is 1 $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is the difference between $$\frac{3}{8}$$ and $$\frac{1}{8}$$ ?

The difference is $$\frac{2}{8}$$ , which simplifies to $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{4}{5} + \frac{3}{8}$$ ?

The result is 1 $$\frac{7}{40}$$ .

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators 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 does it mean to have unlike denominators?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factor to make the denominators equal.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the process for adding fractions?

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1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction. 3. Add the numerators. 4. Simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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