Adding and Subtracting Fractions Challenge

In this video tutorial, the teacher introduces fifth-grade students to adding and subtracting fractions. The lesson is divided into sections, starting with an explanation of equivalent fractions and how to find them. The teacher then demonstrates how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators using equivalent fractions. Students are given practice problems to solve on their own, followed by a discussion of mixed numbers and an extension problem to be explored in the next class.

What is the first step when the denominators of two fractions are different?

• Find the least common multiple

• Add the numerators directly

• Convert them into equivalent fractions with a common denominator

• Subtract the numerators

If you have the fraction 1/2, how can you create an equivalent fraction?

• Subtract the same number from numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator and denominator by 2

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number

• Add the same number to numerator and denominator

What is the equivalent fraction of 5/6 when both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 100?

• 5/100

• 100/600

• 500/600

• 6/100

How do you add 2/5 and 1/2 to get a common denominator?

• None of the above

• Add the denominators together

• Multiply the denominators by each other

• Multiply both denominators by 10

What is the result of adding 2/5 and 1/2 after finding a common denominator?

• 5/10

• 7/10

• 3/7

• 9/10

How do you simplify the fraction 6/27?

• Cannot be simplified

• Divide by 9

• Divide by 6

• Divide by 3

What is the simplified form of 9/42?

• 3/14

• 1/6

• 1/4

• 2/7

What operation is performed between 1/11 and 1/4 to find a common denominator?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the sum of 1/11 and 1/4 after finding a common denominator?

• 15/44

• 15/55

• 12/44

• 11/44

How are mixed numbers handled using equivalent fractions?

• By converting them to improper fractions

• By only using the fractional part

• All of the above

• By adding the whole numbers separately