5th Grade Adding and Subtracting Fractions Quick Check

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Read the problem carefully to identify the fractions involved and what is being asked.

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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 result over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you find the total when adding mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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