Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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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

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Example: 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators. Example: 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process for subtracting fractions?

Back

Similar to addition: if the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If different, find a common denominator first.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Example: 1/2 * 3/4 = (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. Example: 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 * 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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