Lessons
Estimating Sums and Differences
Fractions with Like Denominators
Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Adding Mixed Numbers
Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Equations with Fractions
Measuring Elapsed Time
Benchmark Fractions - 0, 1/2, or 1
Find equivalent fractions
Order on number line
Add numerators, the denominators stay the same.
Simplify
Make equivalent fractions using the least common denominator.
Add or subtract numerators, the denonimators stay the same.
Simplify.
Make equivalent fractions using the least common denominator.
Add the numerators, the denonimators stay the same.
Add the whole numbers.
Simplify.
Follow the instructions above for adding mixed numbers.
In the case of borrowing:
Subtract 1 from the whole number.
Change it to a fraction.
Add it to your fractions.
Subtract the numerators, the denonimators stay the same.
Subtract the whole numbers.
Simplify.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.
NC.6.NS.1 -- Use visual models and common denominators to:
Interpret and compute quotients of fractions.
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving division of fractions.
Notes:
Change hours to minutes.
60 minutes in an hour.
When borrowing -- add 60 minutes, not a 1.