Add Unlike Fractions and Improper Mixed Numbers Simplify

When adding and subtracting fractions, which value needs to be the same in all values being added/subtracted?

• Numerator

• Denominator

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the process of making two fractions with unlike denominators able to be added or subtracted called?

• Finding the least common multiple or least common denominator

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Reverse multiplication

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the first step of adding or subtracting two fractions?

• Checking if the numerators are the same

• Checking if the denominators are the same or different

• Checking that the fractions are equal

• Adding or subtracting

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

When adding and subtracting fractions, what needs to be the same?

• the numerator

• the denominator

• nothing

• everything

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the sum?

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Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

When adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, what is the first step?

• Add the numerators

• Add the denominators

• Find a common denominator

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

How can you find a common denominator?

• Add the denominators together

• Pick your favorite number

• Find a common multiple for the two denominators

When the denominators are not the same, I must find a...

• common numerator

• common denominator

• equivalent fraction

• mixed number

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

When adding or subtracting fractions, I NEVER add or subtract the...

• numerators

• denominators

• mixed numbers

• equivalent fractions

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Once I have completed adding or subtracting fractions, I should always ____________ if possible.

• make equivalent fractions

• add again

• simplify

• multiply