Lesson 5: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Mid-Unit Review Pls help im about to fail
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Of course, I'm here to help you with your mid-unit review! Let's go through some key concepts for adding and subtracting fractions.
1. Understanding fractions:
- A fraction has two parts: the numerator (which represents the number of parts we have) and the denominator (which represents the total number of equal parts).
- Fractions can be proper (when the numerator is smaller than the denominator), improper (when the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator), or mixed (when there is a whole number and a fraction together).
2. Common Denominator:
- Before adding or subtracting fractions, it's necessary to find a common denominator.
- The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
- You can find the LCM by listing the multiples of each denominator and choosing the smallest number that appears in both lists.
3. Adding fractions:
- Once you have a common denominator, you can add the numerators together while keeping the denominator the same.
- Simplify the resulting fraction (if possible) by reducing the fraction to its lowest terms.
Example: Let's add 1/4 and 3/8.
- The common denominator is 8.
- Convert 1/4 to 2/8 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 2.
- Now, the sum is (2/8) + (3/8) = 5/8.
4. Subtracting fractions:
- Similar to addition, you need a common denominator.
- Subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.
- Simplify the resulting fraction (if possible).
Example: Let's subtract 1/3 from 2/5.
- The common denominator is 15 (LCM of 3 and 5).
- Convert 2/5 to (6/15) by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 3.
- Now, the difference is (6/15) - (5/15) = 1/15.
Remember to practice these concepts by solving more examples. If you have any specific questions or need further explanation, feel free to ask!
Of course! I'm here to help you with adding and subtracting fractions. Let's go over a few concepts and practice problems to review before your assessment.
First, let's start with a brief explanation of adding and subtracting fractions. When adding or subtracting fractions, we need to have a common denominator. The denominator is the bottom number of the fraction that represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
To add or subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator for both fractions involved. A common denominator is a number that both denominators can evenly divide into. Once we have the same denominator, we can add or subtract the numerators (the top numbers) and keep the common denominator.
For example, let's say we have to add the fractions 1/4 and 3/8. First, we need to find a common denominator for 4 and 8. We can see that 8 is a multiple of 4, so we can use 8 as the common denominator.
Then we have:
1/4 + 3/8 = (1/4)(2/2) + (3/8)(1/1) (multiplying by 2/2 and 1/1 to make the denominators the same)
= 2/8 + 3/8 (after multiplying)
= 5/8
So, 1/4 + 3/8 = 5/8.
Now let's take a look at a subtraction example. Let's subtract 2/3 from 5/6.
To subtract fractions, we follow a similar process. We find a common denominator, subtract the numerators, and keep the common denominator.
1. First, find the common denominator for 3 and 6. Both numbers can be divided evenly by 6, so we will use 6 as the common denominator.
2. Rewrite the fractions with the common denominator:
5/6 - 2/3 = (5/6)(1/1) - (2/3)(2/2) (multiplying by 2/2 and 1/1 to make the denominators the same)
= 5/6 - 4/6 (after multiplying)
3. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator:
= 1/6
So, 5/6 - 2/3 = 1/6.
To review and practice, I would recommend working through additional examples and practicing different types of problems. Make sure to focus on finding common denominators and carefully working with the numerators. Additionally, reviewing any notes or textbook examples, and seeking clarification from your teacher or classmates can also be helpful.
I hope this review was helpful, and I wish you the best of luck on your assessment! Let me know if you have any further questions.