LaTasha Scroggins

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LaTasha Scroggins 5th Grade Mathematics
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When reducing fractions REMEMBER to find the
GREATEST COMMON DIVESER or (factor) that
divides into both the numerator and denominator.
Make sure the fraction is in its LOWEST TERM.

9
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is the GREATEST COMMON DIVESER

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LETS PLAY A GAME Put the lowest term with its
original fraction
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The Answers Are
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Remember when adding or subtracting fractions
that the denominators must be the SAME
When looking for the common Denominator your
looking for The smallest common denominator

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The reason we use (x 2/2) is because 2x612.
REMEMBER since you multiply 2 to the denominator
you have to do the same to the numerator

The Common Denominator is 12
X

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So The Answer Is


NOTE when the denominator is the same all you
need to do is add straight across and the
denominator stays the same
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Remember when adding or subtracting fractions
that the denominators must be the SAME
What is the smallest denominator that these two
fractions can have in common?
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The common denominator is a larger number, but
it is possible to reach The number is 36
12x336
18x236
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Reducing Time
9 can go into both 9 and 36
9x436
9x19
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REVIEW
Fractions
Reducing Fractions
Common Denominator
Adding Fractions
Subtracting Fractions
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