Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Pattern Blocks

This video tutorial demonstrates how to model the addition and subtraction of fractions using pattern blocks. It covers the concept of fractions in everyday life, explains how to add and subtract fractions with common and different denominators, and illustrates the use of pattern blocks to visualize these operations. The video also explores equivalent fractions and provides examples to enhance understanding.

What does a yellow hexagon represent in the pattern block model?

• One sixth

• One whole unit

• One third

• One half

How can 2/6 and 1/6 be combined using pattern blocks?

• By adding a green triangle

• Using two blue rhombuses

• With a red trapezoid

• Combining two yellow hexagons

What is the equivalent fraction of 4/6 when using pattern blocks?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

How do you add fractions with different denominators using pattern blocks?

• Ignoring the denominators

• By converting them to have a common denominator

• Adding them directly without conversion

• Using only hexagons

What is the result of adding 2/3 and 1/6 using pattern blocks?

• 5/6

• 3/9

• 2/3

• 3/6

How can 1/3 plus 1/2 be represented using pattern blocks?

• Directly adding without conversion

• Converting both to have a denominator of 6

• With two blue rhombuses and one red trapezoid

• Using six green triangles

What is the final solution for 1/3 plus 1/2 after conversion?

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 5/6

How is 5/6 minus 2/3 solved using pattern blocks?

• Using only hexagons for subtraction

• Direct subtraction without conversion

• Converting 2/3 to 4/6 and then subtracting

• By subtracting two blue rhombuses

What does 5/6 minus 2/6 equal?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 2/6

• 1/6

What is the result of 1 and 1/2 minus 2/3 using pattern blocks?

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 5/6