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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Unlike

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Unlike

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'least common denominator' (LCD) mean?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?

Back

To find the LCD, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the least common denominator of 6/8 and 4/12?

Back

24

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process to subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

1. Find the least common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: 8/9 - 1/3.

Back

5/9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/3?

Back

12

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