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A mixed number has a part that is a whole number and a part that is a fraction. = 1 3 4

copyright©amberpasillas Shortcut to find the LCD. Will 3 divide into 6? Use 6 as your LCD

copyright©amberpasillas Now find the equivalent fractions for 1/3 & 1/ x 1 = x 2 = Ask what do you multiply 3 by to get 6 and what do you multiply 6 by to get

copyright©amberpasillas You are writing equivalent fractions, so fill in your Giant One. 6 6 x 1 = x 2 = x 1 = x 2 = 10 3

copyright©amberpasillas x 1 = x 2 = x 1 = x 2 = 10 3 Now multiply across. 2 1

copyright©amberpasillas x 1 = x 2 = x 1 = x 2 = Add numerators. 3 6

copyright©amberpasillas x 1 = x 2 = x 1 = x 2 = Add whole numbers. 13

copyright©amberpasillas2010 Simplify Your Answer = 1 2 ÷ ÷

copyright©amberpasillas Find the least common denominator for 5 and

copyright©amberpasillas Ask yourself what you multiply the denominator by to get x 5 = x 3 = 11 2

copyright©amberpasillas Fill in your giant one. 15 x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 5 = 2 11

copyright©amberpasillas x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 3 = 2 11 Multiply straight across. 12 5

copyright©amberpasillas x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 3 = Add the Numerators. Denominator stays the same

copyright©amberpasillas x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 3 = ) IMPROPER

copyright©amberpasillas x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 3 = ) IMPROPER Add Your 1 to Your Whole Numbers 1

copyright©amberpasillas x 5 = x 3 = x 5 = x 3 = ) IMPROPER Put remainder fraction by answer

copyright©amberpasillas x 3= x 4 = x 3= x 4 = ) IMPROPER

copyright©amberpasillas x 5= x 3 = x 5= x 3 =

copyright©amberpasillas x 4= x 3 = x 4= x 3 =

copyright©amberpasillas2010 FRACTION REVIEW Take out your study guide

copyright©amberpasillas x 3 = x 4 = x 3 = x 4 = ) #13 IMPROPER