Adding & Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators
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Mathematics
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step when adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Back
Find a common denominator.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can you add fractions with unlike denominators directly?
Back
No, you cannot add unlike denominators directly.
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common denominator?
Back
A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?
Back
The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process to add 1/4 and 1/6?
Back
Convert both fractions to have a common denominator, then add the numerators.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the result of adding 1/4 and 1/6?
Back
The result is 5/12.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, what must you do first?
Back
Find a common denominator before subtracting.
Tags
CCSS.5.NF.A.1
CCSS.5.NF.A.2
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