A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is $$\frac{2}{8} + \frac{3}{8}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{2+3}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$$ .

What is $$\frac{4}{6} - \frac{2}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{4}{6} - \frac{2}{6} = \frac{4-2}{6} = \frac{2}{6}$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

What is $$\frac{6}{12}$$ simplified?

$$\frac{6}{12}$$ simplified is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

If Lauren had $$\frac{4}{6}$$ of a bag of popcorn and ate $$\frac{2}{6}$$ , what fraction is left?

$$\frac{4}{6} - \frac{2}{6} = \frac{2}{6}$$ .

What is the equivalent fraction of $$\frac{1}{2}$$ with a denominator of 4?

$$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}$$ .

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Ensure that the fractions have a common denominator before adding.

What is a common denominator?

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

How do you find a common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

The least common denominator (LCD) of $$3$$ and $$4$$ is $$12$$ .

What is the sum of $$\frac{1}{6} + \frac{2}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$$ after simplification.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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