Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Mathematics
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5th Grade
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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 subtract fractions?
Back
Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions, which involves adjusting the fractions to have a common denominator.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common denominator?
Back
A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find a common denominator for 3/4 and 1/2?
Back
The least common denominator (LCD) of 4 and 2 is 4. Convert 1/2 to 2/4 to subtract.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
1/2 - 1/4 = ?
Back
1/4
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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C
CCSS.4.NF.B.3D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert 1 5/8 to an improper fraction?
Back
Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (8) and add the numerator (5): 1*8 + 5 = 13, so 1 5/8 = 13/8.
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