Adding Fractions and Decimals

In this lesson, Miss Milam teaches students how to add fractions using place value and models. The lesson covers converting fractions to have a common denominator, adding them, and expressing the result as both a fraction and a decimal. Students practice with guided and independent exercises, and apply their skills to real-world scenarios. The lesson concludes with homework instructions.

What is the main focus of today's lesson with Miss Milam?

• Subtracting fractions using models

• Using place value and models to add fractions

• Multiplying fractions with different denominators

• Dividing fractions using place value

In Example 1, how far did Denney walk in total?

• 0.45 miles

• 0.55 miles

• 0.35 miles

• 0.25 miles

What is the first step in Example 2 to add fractions with different denominators?

• Subtract the numerators

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the fractions

• Divide the fractions

In the guided practice, what is the decimal equivalent of 51/100?

• 0.05

• 0.15

• 0.55

• 0.51

What is the sum of 7/10 and 13/100 as a decimal?

• 0.73

• 0.70

• 0.83

• 0.93

How much of the book did Nevaeh and her sister read together?

• 0.61

• 0.91

• 0.71

• 0.81

How does place value help in adding fractions and decimals?

• It helps in dividing the fractions

• It helps in subtracting the fractions

• It helps in multiplying the fractions

• It helps in aligning the decimal points