Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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).
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.1
CCSS.3.NF.A.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to have unlike denominators in fractions?
Back
Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same. For example, in the fractions 1/6 and 1/4, the denominators 6 and 4 are unlike.
Tags
CCSS.4.NF.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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 of the fractions.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the least common multiple (LCM)?
Back
The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process for adding fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an equivalent fraction?
Back
An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.3A
CCSS.3.NF.A.3B
CCSS.4.NF.A.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert a fraction to an equivalent fraction with a different denominator?
Back
Multiply the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number to create an equivalent fraction.
Tags
CCSS.3.NF.A.3A
CCSS.3.NF.A.3B
CCSS.4.NF.A.1
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