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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).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for fractions to be 'like' or 'unlike'?

Back

Like fractions have the same denominator, while unlike fractions have different denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

Back

To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

Front

What is the first step in adding or subtracting unlike fractions?

Back

The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

What is the sum of 3/8 and 1/4?

Back

5/8

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 5/6 - 1/3?

Back

1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/12?

Back

4/12 simplifies to 1/3.

Front

What is 8/15 - 1/5?

Back

7/15.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What do you need to do before adding or subtracting fractions?

Back

You need to have common denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

Back

The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.