Fractions

Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction? Define it and give an example.

Equivalent Fractions

fractions with the same value but different names

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How do you add fractions with common denominators? Example: 2/5 + 3/5=

Adding Fractions

ONLY add the NUMERATORS! NOT the denominators!

Multiple Choice

1/5 + 2/5=

• 3/5

• 3/10

• 1/3

• 2/10

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How do you add fractions with different (unlike) denominators? Example: 2/3 + 3/5=

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

1. Find the Lowest Common Denominator.

2. Create equivalent fractions with the LCD.

3. Add!

Multiple Choice

What is the lowest common denominator of

 $\frac{1}{4}and\ \frac{3}{8}$  

• 4

• 8

• 32

• 16

Multiple Choice

Add: 1/4 + 3/8=

• $\frac{4}{8}$

• $\frac{4}{12}$

• 
  

  $\frac{5}{8}$
  

• $\frac{5}{16}$

Multiple Choice

What is the Lowest Common Denominator of

 $\frac{2}{6}and\ \frac{2}{4}$  

• 24

• 6

• 4

• 12

Multiple Choice

 $\frac{2}{6}+\ \frac{2}{4}=$  

•  $\frac{4}{10}$  

•  $\frac{10}{24}$  

•  $\frac{6}{12}$  

•  $\frac{10}{12}$  

Multiple Choice

 $\frac{1}{2}+\ \frac{1}{3}=$  

•  $\frac{5}{6}$  

•  $\frac{2}{5}$  

•  $\frac{1}{5}$  

•  $\frac{2}{6}$