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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What are unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 1/2 and 1/3 is 6.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you convert 5/8 to have a denominator of 40?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 to get 25/40.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you convert 2/5 to have a denominator of 40?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by 8 to get 16/40.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the difference between 1/4 cup of sugar and 2/3 cup of flour?

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2