Fraction Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, you must first find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator. If they don't, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction (flip the second fraction and then multiply).

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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To find an equivalent fraction of 1/2, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. For example, 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1