Understanding Fractions with Different Denominators

The video tutorial explains how to find two fractions with different denominators that sum to five-sixths. It begins by modeling five-sixths using a rectangle divided into six equal parts. The tutorial then explores possible addends, initially finding six-twelfths and four-twelfths, but simplifies six-twelfths to one-half. It further simplifies four-twelfths to one-third, providing two sets of addends: one-half and four-twelfths, and one-half and one-third. The video concludes by demonstrating the equivalence of four-twelfths and one-third using a model.

What is the sum of the two fractions we are trying to find?

• Four-twelfths

• One-third

• One-half

• Five-sixths

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many equal parts is the rectangle divided into to model five-sixths?

• Six

• Twelve

• Five

• Four

What is the simplified form of six-twelfths?

• One-third

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Five-sixths

What is the common factor used to simplify six-twelfths?

• Six

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Which two fractions with different denominators sum to five-sixths?

• Three-fourths and one-twelfth

• Two-thirds and one-sixth

• One-half and four-twelfths

• One-half and one-third

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CCSS.2.G.A.3

What does the orange part of the model represent?

• One-third

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Five-sixths

What is the simplified form of four-twelfths?

• One-half

• One-fourth

• Two-thirds

• One-third

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

What is the equivalent fraction of four-twelfths when the rectangle is divided into three equal parts?

• One-fourth

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• One-third

Which operation is used to simplify four-twelfths?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What is the result of one-half plus one-third?

• One-fourth

• One

• Two-thirds

• Five-sixths

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2