What is the denominator in a fraction?

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

What is the numerator in a fraction?

The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

What is an equivalent fraction?

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, e.g., $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is equivalent to $$\frac{2}{4}$$ .

What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

Ensure the fractions have the same denominator.

If $$\frac{3}{5} - \frac{1}{5}$$ equals $$\frac{2}{5}$$ , what is the process used?

Subtract the numerators: 3 - 1 = 2, keep the denominator the same.

What happens if the denominators are different when subtracting fractions?

You must find a common denominator before subtracting.

What is the importance of understanding fractions in real life?

Fractions are used in cooking, measuring, and dividing things into parts.

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Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators

Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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Mathematics

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4th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

4.NF.B.3C, 3.NF.A.1, 2.OA.A.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{4}{6} - \frac{2}{6}$ ?

Back

$\frac{2}{6}$

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{5}$ ?

Back

$\frac{3}{5}$

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{5}{4} - \frac{2}{4}$ ?

Back

$\frac{3}{4}$

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of $\frac{10}{12} - \frac{3}{12}$ ?

Back

$\frac{7}{12}$

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If there are 8 slices of pizza and Tim eats 4 slices, how many slices are left?

Back

4 slices are left.

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as $\frac{a}{b}$ where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

Back

It means to subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify $\frac{2}{6}$ ?

Back

$\frac{1}{3}$ by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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