Fraction/Mixed Number Operations-Resources and links
As you work through your activity list attached to your Fraction/Mixed Number packet, use the following links as resources along with class experts, teacher guided mini lessons, class notes in notebook and Glencoe online resources! The packet covers Module 3 lessons 3,4 & 5.
Multiplying/Dividing videos…if you find a better one send me the link and I’ll attach it!
Multiplying Fractions (SIMPLIFY FIRST!)
Multiplying Mixed Numbers (FFF!, Simplify then multiply!)
Reciprocals and Dividing Fractions (multiply by the reciprocal!)
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The videos below model the ‘Ladder Method’, along with class notes in their notebooks to find GCF/LCM.
Ladder Method video 2 numbers
Ladder Method video 3 numbers
Renaming Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Simplifying Fractions Using the “Ladder Method”
Adding Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators This is a good video, but I suggest you set the problems for adding and subtracting VERTICALLY like the questions on top of page C-41.
Least Common Denominator Calculator this is really cool. It will tell you the Least Common Denominator and rewrite the fractions for you! Don’t get spoiled! You have to do it by yourself too!