Adding Fractions
to add fractions they must have the same ______.
What is denominator?
When subtracting fractions with unlike denominators you must first find the..?
Find the LCD/LCM
the top digit in a fraction is called the ____>
Numerator
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
3 and 3/4
15/4
1/2 + 5/2
6/2 or 3
4/5 -3/5
1/5
The bottom digit of a fraction is called a _____.
denominator
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
2 and 1/5
11/5
When adding fractions with a common denominator, what do you do with the numerators?
Add them together and keep the denominator the same.
When subtracting fractions with a common denominator, what do you do with the numerators?
a fraction with the numerator greater than the denominator is called an_____.
improper fraction
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
6 and 2/3
20/3
What are some keywords for addition?
Altogether, in all, total, increase, combine, add...
3/4 - 2/8
4/8 or 1/2
A whole number with a fraction is called______.
Mixed number
Convert this mixed number to and improper fraction:
10 and 3/5
53/5
When adding fractions with unlike denominators you find the Least Common Denominator, then make..?
Equivalent fractions
or
Common Denominator
Fractions can be simplified if the numerator and denominator has the same common ___________?
Factors
A fraction with the same numerator and denominator is a ______.
(EXAMPLE: 4/4)
1 Whole
or
A Whole Number
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
15/10
1 and 5/10
4/8 + 2/8
6/8 = 3/4
9/12-2/12
7/12
What operation does a fraction represent?
What is division?
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
4/3
1 and 1/4
2/10 + 3/10
What is 5/10=1/2
6/12 - 1/4
1/4
What is the 5 in 5 and 1/4 called?
What is a whole number?
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number: 5/2
2 and 1/2
2/4 + 3/8
7/8
Lee went fishing. They caught a 5/8 pound trout and a 1/8 pound bass. Find the difference between the two fish caught?
4/8
What is a numerator?
The top number in a fractions. It tells us how many parts there are.
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number:
4/3
1 and 1/3
2/10 + 5/20
9/20
3/8 - 2/8
1/8
What is the acronym for switching mixed numbers to improper fractions?
Multiply
Add
Denominator stays the same
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number: 8/3
2 and 2/3
3 1/9 + 2 1/9 + 5 1/9
10 3/9
13 2/3 - 6 1/3 = ?
7 1/3
Explain how you can multiply a fraction and a whole number.
1. Multiply the numerator with the whole number. Write that are your new numerator.
2. Keep your denominator the same.
Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number: 9/3
3