1220 Fact Fluency

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What is 7 - 3 1/4?

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3 3/4

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Define 'mixed number'.

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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

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

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What is the definition of 'numerator'?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts are taken.

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What is the definition of 'denominator'?

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

Front

What is the first step in solving 7 - 3 1/4?

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Convert 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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What is 3 1/4 as an improper fraction?

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13/4

Front

How do you subtract a fraction from a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction being subtracted.