GRADE 4 MATH · CHAPTER 3

Fractions & decimals

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  1. Number & operations

    Recognize equivalent fractions

    Find fractions naming the same amount of the same whole.

  2. Fractions

    Build equivalent fractions

    Generate equivalent fractions by scaling numerator and denominator equally.

  3. Fractions

    Add like-denominator fractions

    Add equal-sized fractional parts while keeping the denominator.

  4. Fractions

    Subtract like-denominator fractions

    Subtract fractions with the same denominator.

  5. Fractions

    Find a fraction of a set

    Find a unit fraction of a total, then take several equal parts.

  6. Decimals

    Add decimal tenths

    Combine tenths using place-value reasoning.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

Which fraction is equivalent to , using the same whole?

Show answer & explanation

Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2: = 2/4. Each original part is split into 2 equal smaller parts.

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