The students have to complete a review worksheet on subtracting mixed fractions with regrouping. I will go over the first one on the sheet in case there is some confusion. The first problem is 8 and 3/8 - 3 and 7/8. They will need to convert the whole number 8 to 7 and 8/8. This is equal to the whole number 8 but is broken apart in order to subtract the fractions. They can't forget about the 3/8 so they add that to the 7 and 8/8 to get 7 and 11/8. Now they can simply subtract the whole numbers 7 - 3 = 4 and subtract the numerators 11 - 7 to get 4. They keep the denominator the same and their answer is 4 and 4/8 or 4 and 1/2. The following video explains the process, as well.
Reminder that the reader response on the student blog is due tomorrow.
We will be exchanging Valentine cards and candy for those who choose to participate.
Thank you.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
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