Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike)

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What is the term for the number on the bottom of a fraction?

Back

denominator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the term for the number on the top of a fraction?

Back

numerator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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.

Front

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

The first step is to find a common denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the process for subtracting fractions?

Back

1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 3. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the difference between adding and subtracting fractions?

Back

Adding fractions combines the values, while subtracting fractions finds the difference between the values.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

Back

A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Front

What is an example of two fractions that are not equivalent?

Back

1/2 and 2/3 are not equivalent fractions.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1