Decomposing Fractions and Mixed numbers 8.
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Math Module 8
Working with Fractions A fraction can always be decomposed using unit fractions and repeated
and Mixed Numbers
addition.
Unit Fractions:
Repeated Addition:
What are two other ways that you can decompose 7/10?
Terms to Know:
Decompose:
Mixed Number:
There are many different ways to express a fraction as a sum of other fractions. When you
decompose, you simply write different fraction addition equations where the sum is 7/10.
Commutative Property of Addition: Draw a model of 1 ⅕ below. Then, write two different equations that decompose the mixed number.
There are many correct ways to express 1 ⅕ as a sum of smaller fractions. In each equation, the numerators
will add to 6 and the denominator is 5. One example is: 5/5 + 1/5 = 6/5
Multiple:
Color your model for 1 ⅕ here:
Commutative Property of Multiplication:
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Working with Mixed Numbers with
Math Module 8 with Like Denominators 8.02 like denominators 8.03
Adding and Subtracting
Fractions with Models 8.02 3⅖+6⅘=
When fractions have the same denominator, each
fraction is part of the same whole. When fractions
are part of the same whole, they can be added and Add whole numbers
subtracted just like whole numbers. Add fractions
Combine
Let’s practice: solve
Adding
1/4 + 2/4 = Adding Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators 8.03
Adding: 1 1 + 2 3
6 6
Subtracting First, set up the number. Both addends have a denominator of 6, so there will be six parts between each whole number.
6/10 - 2/10 = Place a point on the first addend, 1 ⅙. Next, add the whole number part from the second addend. When you make two
First, draw a model to help you solve. whole hops to right, you land on 3 ⅙. Then, add the fractional part of the second addend by making 3 hops of ⅙ .
Both fractions have a denominator of 10, which
means the whole needs to be partitioned into tenths,
or 10 equal parts.
The fraction is 6/10, so you can shade 6 parts, you
are subtracting 2/10, so cross out 2 of the shaded
parts. The subtraction is complete, so it’s now time to
find the difference by counting what is left.
1 1/6 + 2 3/6 = 3 4/6
There are 4 shaded parts remaining. So, 6/10 - 2/10 =
4/10
Adding Mixed Numbers With Denominators of 10 and 100. 8.05
Math Module 8 *Remember there are 2 strategies to choose from. You can review them
on page 3 of the lesson!
Subtracting Mixed Numbers with like Find the value of: 3 ⅖ + 6 ⅘ = ______.
denominators 8.04 ___.
Exploring Mixed Numbers 8.06
Subtract: Solve 2 ¼ - 1 ¾ = __________ using a
number line
The denominators are 4. You need 4 partitions between each
whole number. Each tick mark represents ¼ . Place a dot on the
starting number, 2 ¼ Hop backward on the number to subtract. Step 1: Model the Fraction
Next, subtract the whole number part, 1. Remember, 1 whole is
the same as 4/4. Make 4 backward hops and land on 1 ¼ Now
subtract the fractional part, ¾ Make 3 more backward hops of ¼
This is the last amount to subtract, so mark where you land with
a dot.
Step 2: Repeated Addition
Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators
8.04 Step 3: Solve
*Remember there are 2 strategies to choose from. You can
review them on page 2 of the lesson!
Find the value of: 7 ⅜ - 4 ⅝ = _____.