4th Grade - Line Plots (Addition and Subtraction of Fractions)

Front

What is a line plot?

Back

A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line.

Front

How do you find the difference between two fractions?

Back

To find the difference, convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/4?

Back

1/4 + 3/4 = 4/4 = 1.

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

It means you must find a common denominator before adding the fractions.

Front

What is the first step in solving a line plot problem?

Back

Identify the data points and what they represent.

Front

How do you calculate the total length of items shown in a line plot?

Back

Add the lengths of all items represented in the line plot.

Front

What is the difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set?

Back

It is called the range, calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the total of 2 1/2 and 3 1/4?

Back

2 1/2 + 3 1/4 = 5 3/4.