Adding Fractions w Unlike Denominators
1/2 + 3/8
7/8
3/4 - 1/8
5/8
Find the LCM to write an equivalent fraction for each fraction.
3/5 , 1/3
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9/15, 5/15
Rename the fraction.
2 3/4
11/4
2 1/6 + 4 4/6
6 5/6
3/5 + 1/2
11/10 or 1 1/10
2/3 - 1/6
BONUS : Simplify for 10 extra points!
3/6
Bonus : 1/2
List the factors for 24 and 36
24 = 1,24,2,12,3,8,4,6
36 = 1,36,2,13,3,12,4,9,6
Rename the fraction
6 5/8
List the steps for renaming a mixed number to an improper fraction.
53/8
1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator
2. Add the product to your numerator.
3. Write your improper fraction (denomin. stays the same)
2 3/4 + 3 3/10
5 21/20 or 6 1/20
5/8 + 1/4
7/8
9/10 - 2/5
5/10 or 1/2
Find the LCM to write an equivalent fraction for each fraction.
5/8 , 7/20
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25/40, 14,40
12/8
1 4/8
or 1 1/2
5 3/7 - 2 1/5
3 8/35
1/5 + 1/2
List all the steps
7/10
1. Find LCM
2. Make Equivalent Fractions
3. Evaluate/Solve
2/3 - 1/4
List all the steps
5/12
1. Find LCM
2. Make Equivalent Fractions
3. Evaluate/Solve
List the factors for 45 and 32.
What is the greatest common factor (GCF)
45 = 1,45,3,15,5,9
36 = 1,36,2,18,3,12,4,9,6
GCF = 9
Solve and rename the fraction to a mixed number
3/6 + 4/6
7/6 --> 1 1/6
8 1/5 - 3 5/9
209/45 or 4 29/45
Katlyn mixed two liquids for a science experiment. One container held 7/9 cup and the other held 9/10 cup. What is the total amount of the mixture?
151/90
Wesley bought 1/2 pound of nails for a project. When he finished the project, he had 1/4 pound of the nails left. How many pounds of nails did he use?
1/4 pound
List two equivalent fractions for the following fractions
2/3, 5/9
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6/9, 5,9
12/18, 10,18
18/27, 15/27
In your own words, define an improper fraction and a mixed number. Give an example for each type of fraction.
Answers will vary.
Carlene bought 8 1/16 yards of ribbon to decorate a shirt. She only used 5 1/2 yards. How many ribbon does she have left over?
41/16 or 2 9/16