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

What is the sum of $$\frac{3}{8}$$ and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

Convert $$\frac{1}{2}$$ to $$\frac{4}{8}$$ , then add: $$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{4}{8} = \frac{7}{8}$$ .

If Jughead eats $$\frac{1}{2}$$ burger and Betty eats $$\frac{6}{7}$$ burger, how do you find out how much more Jughead ate?

Subtract Betty's amount from Jughead's: $$\frac{1}{2} - \frac{6}{7}$$ .

What is the total amount of snow if it snowed $$\frac{3}{8}$$ inch in the morning and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ inch in the afternoon?

Convert $$\frac{1}{2}$$ to $$\frac{4}{8}$$ and add: $$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{4}{8} = \frac{7}{8}$$ .

How do you divide $$\frac{5}{8}$$ ton of mulch among 6 garden boxes?

Divide by multiplying by the reciprocal: $$\frac{5}{8} \div 6 = \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{48}$$ .

What is the process to solve a word problem involving fractions?

Identify the total, determine the operation needed (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and then perform the calculation.

What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the fraction.

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

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

What is the importance of a common denominator in fraction addition?

A common denominator allows you to add or subtract fractions accurately by ensuring the fractions are expressed in terms of the same whole.

What is the result of multiplying two fractions?

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together: $$\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}$$ .

Fraction Operation Word Problems Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What operation would you use to find out how much each person gets when sharing a total amount?

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Division. You divide the total amount by the number of people.

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If 3/4 of a group of children had an apple, how do you find out how many had an apple?

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference, you need a common denominator and then subtract the numerators.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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