Operations on Fractions

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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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves finding a common denominator and then adding the numerators. The result is a new fraction that represents the total.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you want to add or subtract.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 2/3 + 3/4?

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17/12

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 3/5 x 2/3?

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2/5

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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 by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b x d/c.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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If John bought 5 1/4 bags of soil and divided it into 3 pots, how much soil is in each pot?

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1 3/4 bags.