MODULE 5 NOTE TAKING GUIDE
5.01 Note Taking Guides
Word Bank for #1-3
approximately reasonable benchmark fraction
1. A _______________ is a common fraction used to compare other fractions.
2. Solutions can be estimated _____________ by using benchmark fractions before
solving the equation.
3. If the answer is ____________, the estimate will be close to the actual solution.
Below is a number line showing benchmark fractions 0,½, 1:
4.Estimate the sum: ½ + 5 ¼ =
5.Estimate the difference: 4 ⅔ -1 ⅘ =
5.02 Note Taking Guide
Fill in the blank
1. You can add fractions only by finding the c___________ d____________.
2. The first step you take is to create e______________ f______________.
Finding common denominators practice:
Example:
Solve ¼ + ⅖ =
Step 1: List the multiples of each Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
denominator. Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
Step 2: Compare the lists and find the first Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
multiple they have in common. This Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
number is the common denominator.
The least common multiple of 4 and 5 is
20, so the common denominator is 20.
Step 3: Make equivalent fractions with the ¼ x 5/5 = 5/20
common denominator. To make an
equivalent fraction, both the numerator ⅖ x 4/4 = 8/20
and denominator must be multiplied by
the same number.
Step 4: Solve the equation by adding or 5/20 + 8/20 = 13/20
subtracting the numerators. The
denominator stays the same. Therefore, ¼ + ⅖ = 13/20
3. Using the steps above, solve: 5/18 + 7/9 = ______
5.03 Note Taking Guide
1. What are multiples?________________________________________________
2. Why do you need to use multiples? ____________________________________
3. What are the multiples of 3?___,___,___,___
4. What are the multiples of 4?___,___,___,___
5. What is the least common multiple of 3 and 4?_____
6. How do you find common denominators?_______________________________
7. Once you have found common denominators what are the steps for adding
mixed numbers? (Hint- This can be found on page 3 of the lesson)
A._______________________________________________________________
B._______________________________________________________________
C.______________________________________________________________
5.04 Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
1. What are the multiples of 8?___,___,___,___
2. What are the multiples of 6?___,___,___,___
3. What is the least common multiple of 8 and 6?___
4. How do you find common denominators?___________________________________
5. Once you have found common denominators, what are the next steps in subtracting
fractions?
A._______________________________________________________________
B.______________________________________________________________
C.______________________________________________________________
5.05 Subtract Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
Solve:
Step 1: Find a common denominator.
Multiples of 2: __________________________
Multiples of 9: ___________________________
What is the common denominator? ________
Step 2: What are the equivalent fractions?
Step 3: Subtract to find the answer. _______________
Solve:
Step 1: Find a common denominator.
Multiples of 20: __________________________
Multiples of 10: __________________________
Multiples of 5: __________________________
What is the common denominator? ________
Step 2: What are the equivalent fractions?
Step 3: Subtract to find the answer. _______________
5.06 Note Taking Guide
Reminder, you can keep the whole number the same when making equivalent fractions!
Solve: Rebecca buys pounds of cherries and pounds of grapes. How many
pounds of fruit did she buy in total?
Step 1: Find a common denominator.
Multiples of 12: __________________________
Multiples of 6: ___________________________
What is the common denominator? ________
Step 2: What are the equivalent fractions?
Step 3: Add to find the answer. _______________
5.07 Note Taking Guide
When adding and subtracting fractions, you still need to find equivalent fractions. When
adding and subtracting with more than two numbers, you need to work from left to right.
How to change fractions greater than 1 to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to
fractions greater than 1:
To change a fraction greater than 1 (improper fraction) to a mixed number, divide the
numerator by the denominator, then, whatever you are left with is your numerator in the
mixed number.
When you are changing a mixed number to a fraction greater than 1(improper fraction),
multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. Your
denominator always stays the same.
Changing an Improper Fraction (greater than 1) to a Mixed Number
Example:
Convert 9/4 to a mixed number.
Steps:
1. Divide the numerator (9) by the denominator (4):
9 ÷ 4 = 2 with a remainder of 1
2. The whole number is 2.
3. The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction.
4. Keep the same denominator (4).
Answer: 9/4 = 2 ¼
Example for you to try on your own: Convert 3 2/5 to an improper fraction.
Steps:
1. Multiply the whole number ____ by the denominator ____:
___ × ___ = ___
2. Add the numerator____:
___ + ___ = ____
3. Use the same denominator ____.
Answer: _______