What is the first step in solving word problems involving subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators?

Understanding Fractions and Operations

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Convert fractions to decimals
Add the fractions first
Find a common denominator
Subtract the numerators directly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can models help in visualizing fractions?
By representing fractions as whole numbers
By showing fractions as decimals
By converting fractions to percentages
By providing a visual representation of fractions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when subtracting fractions?
Dividing the fractions
Multiplying the fractions
Adding the numerators and denominators
Subtracting the numerators and denominators directly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with the cat's food, what is the common denominator used?
30
24
18
12
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many parts is the cat's food initially divided into?
6 parts
5 parts
8 parts
4 parts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What fraction of the cat's food is left after eating?
14/24
1/6
5/6
1/4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the coffee pot example, what is the initial fraction of coffee in the pot?
1/3
3/4
2/3
1/2
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