Exploring Fractions on a Line Plot

The video tutorial covers the use of fractions in line plots, focusing on practical examples such as sorting buttons by length and analyzing sap collection data. It explains how to add and subtract fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, and find least common multiples. The tutorial also includes exercises on calculating total lengths and differences in lengths using fractions, and concludes with a discussion on redistributing sap collection data equally among trees.

What is the total length of three-quarter inch buttons if there are three such buttons?

• 1 1/2 inches

• 2 1/4 inches

• 2 3/4 inches

• 2 1/4 inches

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

What is the difference in length between a 1 inch button and a 3/8 inch button?

• 5/8 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 5/4 inch

How do you find the least common multiple of 4 and 8?

• Add them together

• Subtract the smaller from the larger

• List multiples of each and find the smallest common one

• Divide the larger by the smaller

What is the combined length of all buttons longer than one inch?

• 1 1/2 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 1/2 inches

• 2 inches

What is the least amount of sap collected from any one tree?

• 1/2 gallon

• 1/4 gallon

• 3/8 gallon

• 1/8 gallon

How many times greater is the greatest amount of sap collected compared to the least?

• 3 times

• 6 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

What is the total amount of sap collected from all trees?

• 5 gallons

• 3 gallons

• 4 gallons

• 6 gallons

If the total amount of sap collected was redistributed equally among ten trees, how much would each tree get?

• 1/2 gallon

• 1 gallon

• 1/4 gallon

• 3/4 gallon

What should you do if you need further assistance after the video?

• Contact the teacher

• Ignore the problem

• Guess the answer

• Skip the question