Subtraction of Mixed Numbers with UNLIKE Denominators

Subtraction of mixed numbers with UNLIKE denominators is a challenging concept. See how well you can understand it...

Subtraction of Mixed Numbers with Renaming

The following lesson will introduce the process of subtracting mixed numbers. Pay careful attention to renaming a mixed number.:)

Please watch the video about simplifying answers and then answer the questions that follow.

Adding Mixed Numbers

The purpose of this video is to introduce mixed numbers to the concept of adding fractions.

Using the LOWEST Common Denominator

Please watch the video below and answer the questions about using the LOWEST common denominator.

Adding/subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

The goal of this lesson is to learn to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.

Please watch the video below to see how it is done.

   

 Now complete the check for understanding.

 

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Today's objective is to add or subtract fractions with like denominators.   Please watch the video below to learn how to add or subtract with like denominators.

Adding Fractions with Like Denominators: Adding Fractions with Like Denominators

Please answer these questions after watching the videos.
 

Equivalent Fractions & Simplest Form

For tonight's assignment, let's complete some Khan Academy Videos and an exercise to help you review Equivalent Fractions & Simplest Form. 

Click on the picture above or click here to be taken to the Khan Academy lesson to complete for practice.  Make sure you log into your Khan Academy account (via Google).    Your check for understanding will simply be completing the Simplifying Fractions exercise in Khan Academy.   The videos are the triangles and the stars are the activities (as you will see on the right hand side).

Please email Mr. Mulvihill or Mrs. Schaab if you have any problems.   If you need help with you Google Log in, please refer to the post it in your assignment notebook or e-mail Mrs. Schaab.

Fractions and Decimals on the Numberline

The goal of tonight's lesson is to label a point on a number line using a fraction and a decimal, and write a decimal for a point on a number line.

Watch these videos below:

• Points on a number line
• Ordering Fractions
• Decimals on a number line

After you watch the three videos, complete the check for understanding.   We will use this to make groups for Friday's class.  

Points on a number line: Points on a number line

Ordering Fractions: Finding common denominators of multiple fraction to order them

Decimals on a Number Line: Decimals on a Number Line

Check for Understanding

Log into your Google account.  Click on the picture below to be taken to the Check for Understanding.  You will make a copy of this assignment to your Google Drive and share it with Mrs. Schaab & Mrs. Mulvihill by 9:00 a.m. the next school day. 

Converting Fractions to Decimals

Tonight's homework is to watch the videos below.   The goals of watching these videos are:

• Convert Decimals to Fractions
• Convert Fractions to Decimals

Be ready to apply the knowledge you learned in the videos in various activities tomorrow in class.

Decimals and Fractions: Decimals and Fractions

Converting fractions to decimals: How to express a fraction as a decimal

Are you ready to try this out in class tomorrow?  Show us what you know below!