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Homework: Fraction Practice
Materials: Signed math test with corrections.
*White board bins
Quick Check: *White board bins
1. 4/5 + 7/8
a. 2
b. 1
c. 3
d.4
2. 8/9 + 9/8
a. 1/2
b. 1
c. 3/4
d. 2
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Two Types of Fractions
A proper fraction is always an amount
An improper fraction is an amount
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Fractions on a number line
Where does a proper fraction fall on a number
line?
Where does an improper fraction fall on a
number line?
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Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions that
represent the same amount.
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Golden Rule of Fractions: Whatever you do to the
numerator you MUST do to the denominator.
Writing fractions in simplest form or reduced form
If the numerator and denominator have a common factor,
the fraction can be simplified.