ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS

Multiple Choice

What is a rational number?

• A number that can be expressed as a fraction where both numerator and denominator are integers and denominator is not zero.

• A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction.

• A number that is always positive.

• A number that is always negative.

Open Ended

Explain why the denominator must be the same when adding or subtracting fractions.

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to rename improper fractions as mixed numbers after adding or subtracting fractions.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: When adding fractions with unlike denominators, the first step is to find the

of the denominators.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct ways to write a negative fraction?

• -5/6

• 5/-6

• -(5/6)

• 6/-5

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: When adding and subtracting decimals, always align the

points.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about rational numbers and their operations?

Open Ended

Reflect on what you have learned about operations on rational numbers. What is one concept you found most interesting or challenging, and why?