5.NF.1 Like Fractions (Addition)

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for fractions to be like fractions?

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Like fractions have the same denominator, which makes it easier to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add like fractions?

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To add like fractions, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 1/12 and 4/12?

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5/12

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the sum of 2/6 and 1/6?

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1/2 (or 3/6 simplified).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the sum of 1/6 and 1/6?

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1/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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

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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 a mixed number?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C