When adding or subtracting fractions, you must have . fractions makes the fraction look smaller, but actually stay equivalent. A fraction with a larger numerator than its denominator is called . When a number contains a whole number and a fraction it is called .
What operation is used to solve the following problem?
Michelle cuts
operation used:
Why?
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Michelle cuts
What operation is used to solve the following problem?
Holly had 30 pencils. She gave 6 pencils to her friends. Three-eighths of her remaining pencils need to be sharpened. How many of Holly’s pencils need to be sharpened?
operation(s) used:
Why?
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Holly had 30 pencils. She gave 6 pencils to her friends. Three-eighths of her remaining pencils need to be sharpened. How many of Holly’s pencils need to be sharpened?
What operation is used to solve the following problem?
Caleb and 2 friends are sharing
operation(s) used:
Why?
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Caleb and 2 friends are sharing
Greg had a full carton of eggs. He used
What part of the carton of eggs was left? (Hint: answer is a fraction)
What operation is used to solve the following problem?
Natasha bought
operation(s) used:
Why?
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Natasha bought